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SP05 MZU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,291 mi
Last recorded42,291 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 MZU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,291 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit / lens. Not significantly affecting beam image.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not affecting steering or braking systems (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,833 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Radiator is damaged

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,754 miles

Nearside front chassis leg damaged

Radiator damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2014 38,750 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front chassis leg damaged

Radiator damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2013 37,287 miles

near side front chassis has accident damage

Fail 7 May 2013 37,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front chassis has accident damage

Pass 6 Apr 2012 34,266 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres slight cracking to outer sidewalls

damage to n\s\f bumper & inner panels

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,654 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking to outer sidewalls

damage to n\s\f bumper & inner panels

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f steering rack slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,611 miles

N/S FRONT CHASSIS DAMAGED ( ACCIDENT DAMAGE) CUSTOMER ADVISED.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,079 miles

n/s/front fog lamp missing

n/s/front inner wing dented crash damage

Fail 1 Apr 2008 23,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/front fog lamp missing

n/s/front inner wing dented crash damage

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 MZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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