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SK55 JVM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 JVM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,608 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

No spare wheel

REAR FOOTBRAKE SHOWING VERY LOW READINGS

Fail 7 Mar 2018 138,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

**STRONG ADVISE ** BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

REAR FOOTBRAKE SHOWING VERY LOW READINGS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 128,014 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 128,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 115,228 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 115,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,431 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,135 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,503 miles

o/s front tyre starting to approach wear marker

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,998 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 26,436 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,436 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 JVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JVM, 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 SK55 JVM registered?

SK55 JVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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