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SY55 XRF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,566 mi
Last recorded95,566 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 XRF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,566 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle rusted (steering/suspension and brakes)

Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,564 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle rusted (steering/suspension and brakes)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated and with broken mounts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing seized

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underside & underside components (steering/suspension & brakes) corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 94,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated and with broken mounts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing seized

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underside & underside components (steering/suspension & brakes) corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing seized

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated and with broken mounts

vehicle underside & underside components (steering/suspension & brakes) corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 93,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing seized

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated and with broken mounts

vehicle underside & underside components (steering/suspension & brakes) corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 992,678 miles

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

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

oil leak

underside components corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 992,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 of 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

underside components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,730 miles

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

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

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

geneal corrosion on uderside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 89,730 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,303 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,373 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,871 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 52,871 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,310 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 XRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRF, 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 SY55 XRF registered?

SY55 XRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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