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SP05 LEU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,617 mi
Last recorded92,617 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LEU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,058 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 80,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,698 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,431 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,988 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,330 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 61,330 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,422 miles

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

Fail 9 Oct 2014 58,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,210 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,602 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,765 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,637 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 40,637 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

rear service brakes 11% imbalanced

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,370 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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SP05 LEU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SP05 LEU, 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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SP05 LEU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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