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BF55 HBZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,301 mi
Last recorded127,301 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,301 miles

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from outside vehicle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 127,191 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on constantly (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from outside vehicle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,362 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 117,362 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,431 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 107,431 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 96,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,802 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 86,751 miles

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,163 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,137 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 59,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,879 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,497 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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BF55 HBZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 BF55 HBZ, 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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BF55 HBZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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