MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front lower suspension arms - bushes perished / split
front top strut mounts binding slightly
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front lower suspension arms - bushes perished / split
front top strut mounts binding slightly
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f door mirror glass cracked
slight trans oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f door mirror glass cracked
slight trans oil leak
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ55 XVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?
SJ55 XVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is SJ55 XVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ55 XVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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