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SK05 LXJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,408 mi
Last recorded179,408 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 LXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 179,408 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 177,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 177,468 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 15 Apr 2015 177,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 23 Mar 2015 177,400 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 166,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 151,863 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 134,470 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 134,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 11,790 miles

n/s mirror temp repair

Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,299 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

noise from nearside rear hub/brake

presented with rear seats folded down and laden

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,824 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,524 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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SK05 LXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK05 LXJ, 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 SK05 LXJ registered?

SK05 LXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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