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SY05 MZO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,738 mi
Last recorded168,738 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 MZO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 168,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 168,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 156,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 140,405 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 115,373 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,366 miles

engine/under covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 115,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 115,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired clip broke (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,425 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 72,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 63,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S front tyre worn on inside sholder, will need changing soon

Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,371 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inside sholder, will need changing soon

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,502 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 55,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,924 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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SY05 MZO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY05 MZO, 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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SY05 MZO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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