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SG55 XTU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,290 mi
Last recorded136,290 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 136,290 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 136,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn to inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Crossmember slight corrosion.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 131,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn to inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Crossmember slight corrosion.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 128,457 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slight corrosion.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And slightly unsecure. (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle slight corrosion.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 128,457 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Or inside. (6.2.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slight corrosion.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And slightly unsecure. (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2022 125,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 121,642 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 118,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play And gaiter slightly deteriorated. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,482 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,744 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 101,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,429 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 96,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,056 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 84,056 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,130 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,654 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,962 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,857 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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SG55 XTU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG55 XTU, 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 SG55 XTU registered?

SG55 XTU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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