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SP05 LJV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,687 mi
Last recorded135,687 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LJV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 135,687 miles

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

Offside Front sill blistering

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 135,687 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front sill blistering

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,743 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,215 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 115,215 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,396 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,672 miles

Airbag light staying on

Oil leak down rear of engine

Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak down rear of engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 40,215 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 40,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LJV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP05 LJV, 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 SP05 LJV registered?

SP05 LJV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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