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BD05 AAY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

208,407 mi
Last recorded208,407 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 AAY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 208,407 miles

Front both outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 208,404 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 202,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 202,732 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 195,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 195,816 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 188,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 188,457 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 183,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 183,894 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 173,468 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 173,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 159,932 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 159,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 150,069 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 150,069 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 136,391 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Apr 2016 136,390 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint tie rod inner ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint tie rod ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2015 121,784 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 121,779 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,020 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,020 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,619 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,546 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 28,542 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 13,076 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,076 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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BD05 AAY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 BD05 AAY, 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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BD05 AAY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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