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SK55 NLM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,186 mi
Last recorded114,186 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,186 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,033 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ADVISE BOTH SIDES FROM FLEXI TO CYLINDERS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ADVISE BOTH SIDES TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ADVISE BOTH SIDES FROM FLEXI TO CYLINDERS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ADVISE BOTH SIDES TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,133 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm but wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 98,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt severly worn (2.3.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching wheel and brake disc (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm but wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 95,179 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,351 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,030 miles

engine damp

Fail 11 Sep 2012 88,028 miles

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

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

engine damp

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,004 miles

both front wipers starting to tear

engine very damp

spare tyre knicked on sidewall

top engine cover loose

Fail 12 Sep 2011 85,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wipers starting to tear

engine very damp

spare tyre knicked on sidewall

top engine cover loose

Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,576 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 81,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,637 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,965 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 48,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 NLM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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