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SO54 TFX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,649 mi
Last recorded87,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 TFX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 87,589 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component joint mist of oil leak (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 87,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component joint mist of oil leak (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,003 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 78,003 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,645 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,393 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,700 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

unable to see frnt brake pads past wheel trims

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,950 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,950 miles

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

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

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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SO54 TFX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO54 TFX, 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 SO54 TFX registered?

SO54 TFX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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