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SK55 JVE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

147,946 mi
Last recorded147,946 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 JVE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 147,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

General corrosion underbody +suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 147,946 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

General corrosion underbody +suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 137,000 miles

NSF top strut mount corroded

OSF top strut mount corroded

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

surface corrosion underside

Fail 4 Nov 2017 137,000 miles

NSF top strut mount corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF top strut mount corroded

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion underside

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,795 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 121,795 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,674 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 117,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,975 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,955 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 108,936 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,182 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 103,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 103,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,662 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,091 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 53,091 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,705 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 38,705 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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