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SY55 MWG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,975 mi
Last recorded199,975 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 MWG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 199,975 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 199,975 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspention low

Fail 29 Sep 2020 199,975 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspention low

Pass 27 Sep 2019 199,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 197,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 197,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 194,358 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Oil leak from rear of engine ()

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Nearside Front Inner tyre is bald

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 6 Sep 2017 194,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre is bald

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Oil leak from rear of engine ()

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 176,406 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is bald and wearing unevenly

Offside Front fog light is not working

Offside Rear tyre is bald and wearing unevenly

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 176,396 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is bald and wearing unevenly

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front fog light is not working

Offside Rear tyre is bald and wearing unevenly

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 156,153 miles

Centre the engine bay has a oil leak

Offside Front Outer tyre is worn on its edge

Rear the exhaust outer casing is corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 156,153 miles

Centre the engine bay has a oil leak

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer tyre is worn on its edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear the exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 134,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 134,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 115,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Brake fluid requires topping up

Centre exhaust support weld broken

Difficult to examine front brake pads as wheel covers fitted

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front indicator bulb discolouring

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside front wheel covers catching valve stems

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Offside front squeeling noise from wheel when rotated

Offside number plate bulb deteriorating

Offside repeater bulb discolouring

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,997 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

adv ise offside front 185/65x15 tyre outer edge worn and inner edge slightly worn .advise replacement soon.

advise front wheel alignment check due to tyre wear.

advise nearside front 185/65x15 tyre inner and outer edges worn ,advise replace soon.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,631 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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SY55 MWG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY55 MWG, 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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SY55 MWG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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