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SM05 OBJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,702 mi
Last recorded112,702 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 112,702 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 106,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 11 May 2009 80,429 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

n/s/r outer sidewall worn

Fail 8 May 2009 80,429 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r outer sidewall worn

Pass 30 May 2008 55,757 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 OBJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SM05 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

SM05 OBJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SM05 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 OBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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