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SH55 XLA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,175 mi
Last recorded113,175 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XLA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,175 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 113,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 106,703 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet corrison but not close to a structal point

subframe slight corrison

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,010 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,542 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,864 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015
Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,456 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,456 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,605 miles

air bag warning light on.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 68,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

air bag warning light on.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,315 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,923 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,881 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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SH55 XLA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH55 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

SH55 XLA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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