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BG05 MWK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,628 mi
Last recorded77,628 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MWK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 77,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs showing wear/unable to see pads

n/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

rear beam & front subframe showing corrosion

steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2026 77,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs showing wear/unable to see pads

n/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

noise from o/s/r brake when wheel rotated

o/s/f brake pipe corroded close to limit

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

rear beam & front subframe showing corrosion

steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs starting to show wear/unable to see pads fully

n/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

rear beam axle & front subframe showing corrosion

various steering suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2025 74,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs starting to show wear/unable to see pads fully

n/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

rear beam axle & front subframe showing corrosion

various steering suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2024 70,501 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,829 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,545 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 68,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light as lamp cluster is broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose bracket broken but not insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lamp cluster bracket broken but secure

Pass 20 Mar 2021 67,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 67,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 65,317 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,315 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,075 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,129 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,909 miles

oil leaks

Fail 24 Mar 2016 58,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,759 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 55,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2014 52,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,379 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,218 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 40,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,177 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit of 1.6

Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,629 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 MWK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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