MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose corroded in clips x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded insecure from bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture flexi insecure (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail securing device missing (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing and insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen no bigger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
engine oil leak
radiator is damaged
steering rack damp
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SECOND AND REAR BOX HOLED....REAR BOX ALMOST DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE EDGE
N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE DETACHED FROM THE AXLE
N/S REAR TYRE CUT AROUND THE TREAD AND CUT AT THE EDGES ALMOST DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORD
O/S HEADLAMP AIM HIGH ALMOST TO EXCESS
REAR AXLE CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS
WINDSCREEN HAS CHIP DAMAGE AND DEFECTIVE WIPER DAMAGE
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe out of box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe out of box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at mounting clip (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs inboard surfaces rusted
slight leak of water from bottom of radiator
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside drive shaft oil seal slight leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside drive shaft oil seal slight leak
both front brake discs heavily corroded inboard surfaces
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front brake discs heavily corroded inboard surfaces
exhaust centre box heavily corroded not holed
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
exhaust heavily corroded not holed
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
exhaust heavily corroded not holed
brake discs corroded and pitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake discs corroded and pitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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SW05 CYU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 SW05 CYU, 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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SW05 CYU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 June 2005.
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