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BD05 FXJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,614 mi
Last recorded76,614 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,614 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 76,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake pads to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Outer Road wheel badly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake grabbing (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 0.00 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,726 miles

Gearbox/differential bearings sound rough

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 70,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Gearbox/differential bearings sound rough

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,918 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 55,401 miles

both rear brake flexi ferrules rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,304 miles

front dsiscs scored / front pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,456 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,109 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 FXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD05 FXJ, 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 BD05 FXJ registered?

BD05 FXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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