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BF05 PVK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,805 mi
Last recorded141,805 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PVK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,805 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 141,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play As marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush-as marked (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 134,413 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror casing deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2018 134,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror casing deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror casing (8.1.2a)

windscreen scratched through wipers sweep however not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Feb 2017 128,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror casing (8.1.2a)

windscreen scratched through wipers sweep however not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,512 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 123,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,578 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 118,578 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,730 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,795 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 86,795 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,030 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,808 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 PVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVK, 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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BF05 PVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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