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2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,584 mi
Last recorded69,584 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NUM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,584 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

general under-body corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2023 69,580 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing sharp edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

general under-body corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2022 57,270 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

general under-body corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 54,659 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 54,657 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 49,932 miles

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2020 49,931 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight rotational noise from nearside front

Fail 26 Mar 2019 49,683 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight rotational noise from nearside front

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,462 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre nearing limits and perished

imbalance at rear brakes

offside front brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,186 miles

offside front disc face corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,521 miles

brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,355 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,464 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,222 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

rear exhaust mountings cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2010 13,477 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 13,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,243 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 NUM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SY05 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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