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BG05 HCO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HCO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 123,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 123,809 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 123,800 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,104 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 109,104 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,200 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 96,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 65,119 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 65,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,768 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,607 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 HCO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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