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SK05 XFY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,395 mi
Last recorded29,395 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XFY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 29,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 29,395 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 27,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 27,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,699 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 25,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 24,646 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear towing eyes excessively corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 23,528 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front and rear tyres showing signs of cracking on tread areas

Pass 29 Jun 2021 22,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear towing eye areas heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 21,954 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front coil springs hard up against inner body [strut top mountings not fitted in correct position?]

nearside and offside rear towing eye mounting points excessively corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 20,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,219 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre inner wall deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 18,195 miles

front exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion and blowing slightly

nearside and offside strut top bearings showing signs of wear[pinging slightly]

Pass 2 May 2016 17,284 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,847 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,535 miles

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

some brake pipes covered by grease

Pass 7 May 2013 13,314 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes all greased cannot check proparly

Fail 3 May 2013 13,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes all greased cannot check proparly

rear exhaust section rubber mountings perrished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,407 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 10,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all tyres perrished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,731 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 7,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 6,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 3,814 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 XFY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

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

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