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SY05 WZW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,161 mi
Last recorded183,161 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 183,161 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 183,161 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 154,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 154,855 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 133,446 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 133,444 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 106,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,544 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 WZW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

SY05 WZW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is SY05 WZW safe to buy?

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