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SM55 HWF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,192 mi
Last recorded191,192 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 191,192 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2017 185,857 miles

Ball joint has slight play INNER TRACK ROD BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 179,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

play on inner track rods

Pass 21 Jun 2013 155,773 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 155,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 135,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Jun 2012 135,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 117,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 85,342 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 27,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,475 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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SM55 HWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HWF, 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 HWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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