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SV05 MVC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,541 mi
Last recorded146,541 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 MVC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 146,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 146,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 121,272 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 121,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 102,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,232 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 61,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2008 61,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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 MVC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MVC, 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 SV05 MVC registered?

SV05 MVC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is SV05 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 MVC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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