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SP55 UKV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,692 mi
Last recorded65,692 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 UKV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,692 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch are corroded

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch are corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,201 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking / perishing [175/70/r14] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking / perishing [175/70/r14] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 63,199 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking / perishing [175/70/r14] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking / perishing [175/70/r14] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

no coolant in expansion tank

Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,803 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread area 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished 175/70/14

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,476 miles

nearside front mirror cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2018 58,470 miles

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

nearside front mirror cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,778 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,775 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,817 miles

both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,147 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

exhaust front mounting corroded and broken

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside front wing mirror cracked

surface corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2014 40,438 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2014 40,438 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,075 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,328 miles

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 9 Feb 2011 25,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,096 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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SP55 UKV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 UKV, 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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SP55 UKV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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