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SY55 OAA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,893 mi
Last recorded120,893 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 OAA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 120,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 120,688 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive subframe and steering rack wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 116,442 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulb in op (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,312 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,132 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corrroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 88,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong size fitted across axle 175/65/14 - NSF 175/70/14 - OSF (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corrroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,241 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 85,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 80,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,492 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,490 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

quite a lot of travel on servide brake pedal

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,597 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,601 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 21 Sep 2011 59,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,087 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 OAA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SY55 OAA, 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 OAA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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