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SJ55 VSE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,929 mi
Last recorded60,929 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,929 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 60,929 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,324 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,324 miles

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

Nearside 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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SJ55 VSE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

SJ55 VSE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is SJ55 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 VSE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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