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SM55 FBK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,289 mi
Last recorded90,289 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 FBK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,289 miles

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

engine oil leak

various brake pipes cooper greased

Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT SPLIT & HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE BALL JOINT

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SPLIT IN TREAD (BORDERLINE)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 88,228 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT SPLIT & HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE BALL JOINT

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SPLIT IN TREAD (BORDERLINE)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,829 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut in tread (BORDERLINE)

Slight oil leak

Slight split in offside front bottom ball joint cover

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,710 miles

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Slight oil leak

Small split in offside front bottom ball joint

Split in offside rear tyre (BORDERLINE)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside front seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing missing

offside front tyre cracking

unable to carry out emission test due to noise from timing belt area

Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside front seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

unable to carry out emission test due to noise from timing belt area

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,393 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,616 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,566 miles

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)

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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SM55 FBK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White 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 SM55 FBK, 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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SM55 FBK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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