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BF55 SNJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

175,143 mi
Last recorded175,143 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 175,143 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 175,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 167,091 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 167,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 159,935 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 159,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 150,683 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 150,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 137,069 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 137,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,836 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 126,836 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 121,577 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing and carrier loose

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 116,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,913 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 102,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,316 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,516 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,997 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 65,877 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,758 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 56,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,472 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 SNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SNJ, 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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What year was BF55 SNJ registered?

BF55 SNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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