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SM05 KNH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,890 mi
Last recorded150,890 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 150,890 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt repaired with sealer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished.

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt repaired with sealer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill/sealed and fresh protective paint (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 150,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 150,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,135 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 131,135 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 120,236 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 120,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 107,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,937 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,731 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,525 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 42,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,258 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 KNH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

SM05 KNH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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