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BD55 CZU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,975 mi
Last recorded150,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CZU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 150,975 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 150,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 144,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 137,078 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 137,078 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 132,005 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 132,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 127,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 123,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 118,728 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2020 118,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 7 May 2019 109,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 96,127 miles

Dipstick broken not allowing full check of oil level

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 96,127 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Dipstick broken not allowing full check of oil level

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 84,087 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 84,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 71,841 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2015 55,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 38,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,250 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split.

nearside wiper blade slight smears,but not effecting view.

Pass 23 May 2012 18,329 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2011 17,947 miles

all tyres heavily perished

Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,342 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 17,342 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,381 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,481 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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BD55 CZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BD55 CZU, 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 BD55 CZU registered?

BD55 CZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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