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SM05 CXF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 CXF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,979 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly sticking

Fail 6 Oct 2015 117,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly sticking

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,324 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,194 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 99,175 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,700 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 79,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,478 miles

both rear tyres are crackimg heavily---no ply cords exposed

poor performance at o/s/r/ service brake

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,193 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,075 miles

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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SM05 CXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM05 CXF, 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 SM05 CXF registered?

SM05 CXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SM05 CXF safe to buy?

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