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SJ55 LYR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,381 mi
Last recorded170,381 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 LYR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 170,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside chassis at centre corroding

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 170,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside chassis at centre corroding

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 167,863 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 167,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 167,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 163,294 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 156,509 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 156,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 142,627 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 142,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 128,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 115,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 103,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,672 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly pitted (inner faces)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,628 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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SJ55 LYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ55 LYR, 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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SJ55 LYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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