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SV05 VRJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,084 mi
Last recorded118,084 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 VRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 101,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres cracking slightly on side walls

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,990 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,251 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,301 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 42,271 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

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 VRJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

Is SV05 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 VRJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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