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BD05 RYH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,120 mi
Last recorded184,120 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 184,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 179,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 175,614 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 175,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 171,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 166,389 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 162,062 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 157,049 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 157,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 146,576 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,221 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,049 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,475 miles

NOISE FROM SURPENTINE AREA , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Mar 2014 110,615 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING DOWN

Fail 7 Mar 2014 110,615 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING DOWN

Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,386 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 98,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,875 miles

Both sides rear tyres are deteriorated

Under bonnet fuel pipes show signs of a leakage

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,054 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 49,007 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,883 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 RYH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

BD05 RYH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 RYH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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