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SK55 GFO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 GFO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 132,526 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant leak at radiator coolant fan not switching on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Sep 2021 132,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,213 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 117,213 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,220 miles

Rear exhaust mount perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti roll bar link boots perished

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer box deteriorated/cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,508 miles

Middle box exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 82,508 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Middle box exhaust corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 74,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 74,687 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,830 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 67,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,823 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,045 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side walls perished

Fail 2 Dec 2009 31,920 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,920 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,389 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 21,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,117 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 20,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SK55 GFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SK55 GFO, 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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SK55 GFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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