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SH55 XLU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,609 mi
Last recorded133,609 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XLU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 133,609 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

exhaust system at joints corroded

nearside rear radius arm worn, close to fouling body

Fail 11 Dec 2014 133,605 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

exhaust system at joints corroded

nearside rear radius arm worn, close to fouling body

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,707 miles

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

front brake discs inner pad surface corroded

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 4 Dec 2013 118,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs inner pad surface corroded

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 4 Dec 2012 102,151 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,725 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,956 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,148 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,148 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,269 miles

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

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 XLU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

SH55 XLU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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