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SG05 OWV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,023 mi
Last recorded137,023 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 OWV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 137,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak engine & n/s drive shaft seal ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective cords on inner sholder ()

both rear tyres have slight sholder ware

Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 131,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 130,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 130,579 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 115,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 106,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,122 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 OWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OWV, 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 SG05 OWV registered?

SG05 OWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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