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BF05 XZU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,360 mi
Last recorded145,360 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XZU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 145,360 miles

rear axle bearings worn

Fail 11 Apr 2019 145,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle bearings worn

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,007 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Long hand brake lever travel.

Slight play o/s/f lower ball joint.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 136,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front brake discs corroded.

Long hand brake lever travel.

Slight play o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,280 miles

n/s/f brake disc scored.Both rear shock absorber gaitors split.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 128,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and high (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake disc scored.Both rear shock absorber gaitors split.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,896 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 120,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,526 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS.

O/S/F TYRE ON WEAR LIMITS.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 106,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS.

O/S/F TYRE ON WEAR LIMITS.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,271 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 97,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2011 96,012 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 96,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,153 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,749 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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