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BF05 LFB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LFB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 87,809 miles

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

Rear Axle Beam Slightly Corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,092 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,913 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 73,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 66,847 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 66,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 59,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 52,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 52,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,523 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyre treads cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,384 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Tread band wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer tread band wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 49,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Tread band wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer tread band wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 45,850 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 45,850 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively New Blade Fitted (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,517 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 45,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,403 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn smooth on outer edges

n/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 43,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn smooth on outer edges

n/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,812 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

front brake discs worn

n/s rear seat not fitted in vechical

Fail 6 Mar 2012 38,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

front brake discs worn

n/s rear seat not fitted in vechical

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,961 miles

n/s rear seat not fitted in vechical unable to check seat securty and seat belt

Fail 21 Mar 2011 33,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear seat not fitted in vechical unable to check seat securty and seat belt

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear seat removed unable to check seat belt fully

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,584 miles

n/s rear seat not fitted in car

Fail 5 Mar 2009 22,584 miles

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

n/s rear seat not fitted in car

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,262 miles

unable to check n/s rear seat belt due to seat being removed

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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BF05 LFB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF05 LFB, 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 BF05 LFB registered?

BF05 LFB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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