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BF05 NVM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,918 mi
Last recorded103,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 103,918 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 103,918 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,936 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 97,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod fractured torsion bar broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,151 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,396 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 86,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,908 miles

both rear tyres low tread and cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,325 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 74,325 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,582 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,786 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 54,786 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 46,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 328,483 miles

The front brake disc pads are worn thin and the brake disc inner surfaces are corroded round the outer edges. You are advised to have them replaced.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 25,015 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,015 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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BF05 NVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF05 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

BF05 NVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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