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SO05 UCT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,080 mi
Last recorded128,080 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 UCT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 128,080 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition centre section KAT blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. ns 70 os 65 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,443 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 114,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 101,927 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 101,927 miles

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,545 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 89,545 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 84,626 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,626 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 71,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,871 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 59,092 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 59,092 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,916 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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SO05 UCT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO05 UCT, 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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SO05 UCT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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