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BD05 WLE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WLE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,249 miles

offside rear service brakes only just met the requirements

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accelerator pedal anti slip provision missing

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accelerator pedal anti slip provision missing

nearside rear tyre perishing (175/65/14T

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,624 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 106,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 21 Jun 2012 100,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,241 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 76,699 miles

Spare wheel -rim damaged and side wall of tyre cut

Fail 17 May 2010 76,699 miles

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

Spare wheel -rim damaged and side wall of tyre cut

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,456 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 64,456 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 51,002 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 WLE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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