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SO54 ZRE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,151 mi
Last recorded159,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 ZRE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 159,151 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner tread wearing

Fail 29 Jul 2019 159,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated properly in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre inner tread wearing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 147,088 miles

Front slight exhaust leak at centre joint and front silencer

Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

nearside axle bearing has slight play

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2017 133,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box clamp rusty and loose (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

nearside axle bearing has slight play

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,472 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly pitted with corrosion

Offside Front seat belt catch cover missing but still working and locking

Fail 9 Aug 2016 116,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on both inner and outer edges below limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly pitted with corrosion

Offside Front seat belt catch cover missing but still working and locking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,665 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,665 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cooling fan not working

Pass 13 Aug 2014
Fail 13 Aug 2014 96,195 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,886 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,163 miles

air bag light on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,163 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,178 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 48,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,612 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,048 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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SO54 ZRE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

SO54 ZRE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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