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SY05 OAC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,422 mi
Last recorded116,422 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 OAC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,422 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded a blowing (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 116,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded a blowing (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,064 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,947 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 102,947 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 95,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 95,474 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,228 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 88,228 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 70,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,956 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,945 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 OAC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY05 OAC, 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 SY05 OAC registered?

SY05 OAC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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