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BG05 HCD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,889 mi
Last recorded30,889 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HCD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 30,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 30,882 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 30,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 30,856 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 30,444 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 30,441 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 30,356 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 30,242 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,467 miles

reverse lights inop

Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,797 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,332 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 21,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,709 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 19,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,532 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,538 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 HCD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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