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SG05 AEO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,618 mi
Last recorded180,618 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 AEO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 180,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 180,011 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 171,121 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 171,121 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 167,594 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sill damaged at front jack point

Fail 22 Nov 2021 167,594 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp cap with no seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sill damaged at front jack point

Pass 16 Oct 2020 157,589 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 157,560 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired Bearing (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 138,062 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 138,060 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 134,475 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,962 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 126,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,043 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,645 miles

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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SG05 AEO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG05 AEO, 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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SG05 AEO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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