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SM05 FYC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

99,843 mi
Last recorded99,843 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,843 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2019 94,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 94,714 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 89,707 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,976 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working all 3 not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,520 miles

both offside tyres worn on inside

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 79,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both offside tyres worn on inside

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,806 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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 Mar 2014 72,284 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 72,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 68,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,514 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,513 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,564 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 46,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,629 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,605 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

condensation on both front headlamps not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

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 FYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SM05 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

SM05 FYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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