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SP55 LHY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,637 mi
Last recorded126,637 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LHY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 126,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded/rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2020 122,161 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure Floor bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded/rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,162 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes greased.

rear axle corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 119,151 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes greased.

rear axle corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,842 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perished on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 103,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

moved light adjuster switch to check headlamp aim

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,678 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 92,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,288 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 61,288 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,949 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,949 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,634 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,615 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,786 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 28,786 miles

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

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

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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SP55 LHY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP55 LHY, 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 SP55 LHY registered?

SP55 LHY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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