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SV55 EWJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,696 mi
Last recorded99,696 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 EWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,696 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,966 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,477 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,701 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,029 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 72,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,899 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 56,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,880 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,746 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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SV55 EWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SV55 EWJ, 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 SV55 EWJ registered?

SV55 EWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is SV55 EWJ safe to buy?

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