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BD55 TXL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,259 mi
Last recorded216,259 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TXL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 216,259 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 212,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 207,604 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 200,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 187,324 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 184,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 177,941 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 177,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 167,910 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 167,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 155,261 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 145,944 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 145,944 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 140,142 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 133,875 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 124,415 miles

spare tyre below limit and flat

Fail 21 Feb 2012 124,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare tyre below limit and flat

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,554 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 95,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 81,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,550 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged - temporey repaired

spare tyre deflated

Fail 7 Nov 2008 70,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear light lens damaged - temporey repaired

spare tyre deflated

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 TXL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

BD55 TXL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BD55 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 TXL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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