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SJ55 VTN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,090 mi
Last recorded130,090 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VTN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,090 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear abs wire insecure

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 130,087 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear abs wire insecure

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,970 miles

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

Nearside Front light play in drop link

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,217 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 74,216 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,632 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,691 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy.

Rear brakes noisy when applied.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy.

Rear brakes noisy when applied.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,984 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades torn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,153 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 39,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,844 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 VTN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc 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 SJ55 VTN, 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 VTN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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