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SH55 XLF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,093 mi
Last recorded100,093 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XLF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,093 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 97,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,859 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,715 miles

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

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,715 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 76,138 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 62,774 miles

Large thorn in nearside front tyre.

Fail 24 May 2013 62,772 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Large thorn in nearside front tyre.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,044 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 40,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 28,851 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 28,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,073 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 XLF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLF, 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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SH55 XLF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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