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SM55 YOW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 79,868 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 76,719 miles

NSR tyre cracked between treads

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

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

OSR tyre cracked between treads

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Stop light flashing on dash

Warning light on dash

Fail 4 May 2016 76,718 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Shock absorber or top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR tyre cracked between treads

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

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

OSR tyre cracked between treads

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Stop light flashing on dash

Warning light on dash

Pass 5 May 2015 68,802 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,687 miles

horn faulty

rear number plate lamps faulty

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,249 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,880 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 YOW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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