CarVerify

Free Car Check

249 BKH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,409 mi
Last recorded179,409 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration249 BKH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 179,409 miles

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2025 179,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2024 167,291 miles

Outer Sills corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 157,469 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Chip in windscreen

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2022 144,163 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Outer Sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 139,748 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 138,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,403 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust tail box corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2020 128,261 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust tail box corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2019 117,410 miles

Both front drop links worn

Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,238 miles

Both front tyres below limit on edges

Front antiroll bar link gaiters splitting

Windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Sep 2017 103,953 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,538 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,602 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,102 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,958 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 48,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,125 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,121 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,337 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 19,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

249 BKH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 249 BKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 249 BKH?

You can check the full history of 249 BKH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 249 BKH registered?

249 BKH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is 249 BKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 249 BKH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 249 BKH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 249 BKH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.