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SM55 FME

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,231 mi
Last recorded99,231 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 FME
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,039 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 95,037 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 91,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 91,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,950 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust centre badly corroded slight blow

osr wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,233 miles

both front brake pipes corroded (been greased)

exhaust front badly deteriorated and blow

os reg lamp not working

osf roll bar link play

osr tyre and spare tyre worn close to limit and perished 1756514

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,604 miles

play osf roll bar link and knocking

rear service brake performance low

both rear wheel bearings slight roughness

component corrosion

excessive engine oil leak

exhaust badly corroded/ slight blow

front and rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

front brake discs pads worn corroded

osr tyre worn and perished 1756514

slight play steering and ns track rod end

sump and pas pipe corroded

windscreen chip

Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,412 miles

both front brake pipes corroded to limit

both front tyres worn to limit edges 1756514

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs badly worn corroded / slight bind

oil leak

osf driveshaft roughness

osf link slight play

rear wheel bearing roughness

slight play nsf track rod end

sump corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished and ns/r badly perished

Fail 19 Oct 2015 65,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished and ns/r badly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,081 miles

battery suspect low

osf wheel bearing/driveshaft roughness?

sump corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,082 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 41,939 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,088 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 23,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FME is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FME, 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 SM55 FME registered?

SM55 FME is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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