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SF55 NZU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

69,316 mi
Last recorded69,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 NZU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 69,316 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nrear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bothsides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 69,316 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nrear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bothsides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,168 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bothsides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bothsides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,972 miles

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 64,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

oil light staying on

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

slight under surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 3 Aug 2018 62,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle body (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

slight under surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 May 2017 57,675 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 57,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 53,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 6 May 2015 49,709 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 49,709 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,921 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,553 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 39,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under tray is insicuer

Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,415 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,673 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,045 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 19,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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SF55 NZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF55 NZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF55 NZU registered?

SF55 NZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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