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BG05 HBY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,673 mi
Last recorded164,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HBY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 164,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on the limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside muddy, needs cleaning off and wax oiling

Pass 4 Feb 2022 158,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play right on the limit of play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front slight play found on the road wheel when jacked (suspected inner ball joint on steering arm under gaiter)

Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 151,268 miles

slight play at n/s wheel when jacked

underside of vehicle becoming corroded needs wax oiling

Pass 4 Feb 2020 143,785 miles

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

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

Front play found at the road wheel in steering rack

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just met the requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

far rear body /bumper mounts are corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 133,966 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and at road wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

corroded rear suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,680 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,498 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,500 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,883 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 84,670 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jan 2013 84,670 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,849 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,827 miles

plastic underbody panels fitted unable too check front thoroughly

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,761 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls and tread

Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,756 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls and tread

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,172 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 46,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,895 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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BG05 HBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG05 HBY, 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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BG05 HBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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