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SM55 LKF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,709 mi
Last recorded127,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,709 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 117,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 105,315 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,315 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,652 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 92,652 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,216 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,216 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 52,054 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 52,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,925 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 LKF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM55 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

SM55 LKF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is SM55 LKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 LKF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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