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SG05 SXE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 SXE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 123,316 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

spare wheel carrier broken

Fail 21 Mar 2011 123,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

spare wheel carrier broken

Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,070 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)

front no. plate cracked

n/s no. plate lamp lens missing

o/s inner c.v. gaiter insecure

o/s inner c.v. joint has slight play

o/s track rod end gaiter insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2010 110,070 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front no. plate cracked

n/s no. plate lamp lens missing

o/s inner c.v. gaiter insecure

o/s inner c.v. joint has slight play

o/s track rod end gaiter insecure

Pass 15 May 2009 88,637 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to both sills

front strut covers adrift

nearside blade split and worn

small chips in front screen

Fail 15 May 2009 88,637 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to both sills

front strut covers adrift

nearside blade split and worn

small chips in front screen

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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 SXE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG05 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

SG05 SXE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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