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SM05 HPY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,353 mi
Last recorded123,353 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 123,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 117,242 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,588 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 111,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 106,265 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,457 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 94,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 85,516 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,254 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 77,252 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,670 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,702 miles

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 29 Apr 2009 39,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 29,599 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 HPY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

SM05 HPY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is SM05 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 HPY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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