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BF05 PVU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,693 mi
Last recorded173,693 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 173,693 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn slightly inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 173,692 miles

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

Emissions not tested cambelt condition unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MAY FAIL WHEN WORKING!! (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

oil on minimum

both front tyres wearing very badly on inner edges(bald)

Pass 11 Jun 2018 155,309 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 155,298 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 138,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both offside tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pipes at rear greased

lower front panel and offside rear inner sill damaged

steering clunky in operation but no play detected

Fail 9 May 2017 138,601 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both offside tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pipes at rear greased

lower front panel and offside rear inner sill damaged

steering clunky in operation but no play detected

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs showing wear

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs showing wear

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 132,489 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 126,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2014 126,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,986 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,178 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,155 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,158 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,040 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 PVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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