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BD05 XGV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,990 mi
Last recorded82,990 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XGV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,990 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 81,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 81,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,917 miles

All tyres cracking and worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,717 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,189 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image slightly distorted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,514 miles

All tyres have slight cracks forming on inner walls

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,879 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel has slight brake bind

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & brake application slightly uneven during the rate of increase and decrease (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively & brake application slightly uneven during the rate of increase and decrease (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,540 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 62,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,897 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,714 miles

wipers req attention soon

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,443 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,253 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,003 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,726 miles

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

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

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

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 XGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

BD05 XGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BD05 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 XGV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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