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SJ55 VPZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,737 mi
Last recorded134,737 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 134,737 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 134,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 126,291 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 69,323 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

front discs corroded

slight engine oil leaks

slight oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,818 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 55,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,858 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 VPZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ55 VPZ, 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 SJ55 VPZ registered?

SJ55 VPZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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