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BF05 NWB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,710 mi
Last recorded122,710 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NWB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 122,710 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 122,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 120,937 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 120,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 118,684 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 118,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,867 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 117,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,989 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 116,989 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,879 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 114,879 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,003 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 113,003 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,151 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 104,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,998 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 99,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,649 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,489 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 NWB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

BF05 NWB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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