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BF55 SGY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,489 mi
Last recorded142,489 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SGY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 142,489 miles

((1,77)),,P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,21 YR OLD..MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VVHSC-------AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 142,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough STRUT BEARING (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively rough STRUT BEARING (2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

((1,77)),,P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,21 YR OLD..MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VVHSC-------AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 136,762 miles

((1,77))..AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,,

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,AXLE--------VVHSC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 136,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR & CENTRE SECTIONS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

((1,77))..AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,,

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,AXLE--------VVHSC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 132,211 miles

AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,((1,77))..175/70/14 X 4,,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 132,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,((1,77))..175/70/14 X 4,,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 128,339 miles

((1,77))--REAR AXLE VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR!!!..175/70/14 X 4.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS 30cm-PODOT-MONITOPR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 128,339 miles

((1,77))--REAR AXLE VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR!!!..175/70/14 X 4.

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS 30cm-PODOT-MONITOPR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 123,615 miles

CLUTCH CABLE FOULING D/SHAFT-CAUTION,,,,2 X TOP STRUT MOUNTS HSC & S/KNOTCHY,,((1,77)) 175/70/14 X 4,,REAR AXLE VVVHSC,,,,,

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 123,615 miles

CLUTCH CABLE FOULING D/SHAFT-CAUTION,,,,2 X TOP STRUT MOUNTS HSC & S/KNOTCHY,,((1,77)) 175/70/14 X 4,,REAR AXLE VVVHSC,,,,,

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear torsion bars corroded

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 7 Jan 2021 118,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear torsion bars corroded

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,355 miles

TB & SERV?,,,OS CENTRE SLIDING DOOR INOP FROM OUTSIDE,,CLUTCH OP V/HEAVY,GEAR CHANGE KNOTCHY,,OSR SEAT UNINSTALLED TOT,NSF CV BOOT P/HOLE,175/70/14 X 4,,

Fail 2 Jan 2020 114,355 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

TB & SERV?,,,OS CENTRE SLIDING DOOR INOP FROM OUTSIDE,,CLUTCH OP V/HEAVY,GEAR CHANGE KNOTCHY,,OSR SEAT UNINSTALLED TOT,NSF CV BOOT P/HOLE,175/70/14 X 4,,

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

chip in windscreen

grease around n/s/f outer cv boot

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,954 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,572 miles

front discs corroded

rear seats not fitted time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2017 93,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

rear seats not fitted time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,691 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,453 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 71,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 54,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 38,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,992 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 SGY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SGY, 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 SGY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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