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SH55 OTS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

226,458 mi
Last recorded226,458 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 OTS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 226,458 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 226,458 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 226,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring insecure mounting corroded away (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear side to side brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 216,940 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 216,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp mountings damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel holed at Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning load valve return spring broken (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring loom hanging down from inner wing - may catch on wheel or suspension (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 199,943 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering coupling at rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 199,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering coupling at rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 183,832 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 183,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 166,409 miles

advise oil leak

advise possible o/s/f wheel bearing starting to go

Pass 1 Nov 2014 155,092 miles

advise no emssions recorded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 139,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 121,569 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 121,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 109,907 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2010 94,527 miles

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

advise that the front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 94,527 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise that the front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,446 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SH55 OTS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SH55 OTS, 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 SH55 OTS registered?

SH55 OTS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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