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BD55 VVS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,591 mi
Last recorded116,591 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VVS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 116,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 115,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,798 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 106,798 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,728 miles

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

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

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

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,608 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 95,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 95,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 92,760 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

rear suspension corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2018 92,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low

rear suspension corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,811 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear light lense damaged

rear exhaust silencer and bracket in poor condition

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

bonnet heavily corroded but secures in the locked position

front cross member damaged not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,241 miles

Corrosive swelling o/s front wheel arch.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,480 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2013 73,470 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,736 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 59,871 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 47,586 miles

service light on

Fail 24 Jan 2009 47,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

service light on

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 VVS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

BD55 VVS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 VVS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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