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SV05 ENU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,640 mi
Last recorded53,640 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 ENU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,640 miles

Load sensing valve operating spring very corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,924 miles

Both rear flexible brake hose rear axle mountings corroded/detached

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar very corroded but unable to remove heavy scale using corrosion assessment tool - suspected weakened (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 50,924 miles

Both rear flexible brake hose rear axle mountings corroded/detached

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar very corroded but unable to remove heavy scale using corrosion assessment tool - suspected weakened (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle corroded

both sides rear wheels corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil cap missing

Rear axle corroded

both sides rear wheels corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

rear axle corroded

tow bar bracket rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2016 46,047 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough due to offside front coil spring broken (2.2.D.1)

front and rear tyres different sizes

rear axle corroded

tow bar bracket rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,132 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 44,123 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,868 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 13 Nov 2014 41,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,568 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished at edges of tread but not excessive at time of test

sidewalls of both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Nov 2013 40,560 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished at edges of tread but not excessive at time of test

sidewalls of both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,393 miles

Exhaust center section deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 33,240 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front discs severely corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,841 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,330 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,656 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,500 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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SV05 ENU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV05 ENU, 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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SV05 ENU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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