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SJ05 FJL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,379 mi
Last recorded113,379 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 FJL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 113,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2018 113,375 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2017 104,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 93,115 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 93,102 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault on dashbourd (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working head lamp out (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2013 75,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,589 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 71,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,467 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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SJ05 FJL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ05 FJL, 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 SJ05 FJL registered?

SJ05 FJL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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