CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP55 ULO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,879 mi
Last recorded96,879 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ULO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,879 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread is low

front and rear brake imbalance requires attention

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,726 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 92,726 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,516 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear brakes are fluctuating

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake is fluctuating

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,513 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear brakes are fluctuating

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake is fluctuating

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,415 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,414 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light staying indaciates a fault

slight knock from steering area when steering rocked

Fail 3 Mar 2012 78,834 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light staying indaciates a fault

slight knock from steering area when steering rocked

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,147 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,301 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,566 miles

nearside rear tyre has screw nail in it

rear silencer has pin holes corrosion around tail pipe weld

suspect oil leak sump area

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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP55 ULO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ULO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP55 ULO?

You can check the full history of SP55 ULO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP55 ULO registered?

SP55 ULO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is SP55 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 ULO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP55 ULO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP55 ULO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.