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SL05 CXP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,377 mi
Last recorded170,377 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 CXP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 170,377 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front outer sill damaged & holed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 170,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front outer sill damaged & holed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 158,208 miles

hole in ns sill outwith prescribed area

Fail 1 Mar 2016 158,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 146,685 miles

hole in nearside sill

Fail 27 Feb 2015 146,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

hole in nearside sill

Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 97,954 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 97,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,858 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,856 miles

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

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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SL05 CXP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL05 CXP, 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 SL05 CXP registered?

SL05 CXP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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