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BG05 RVW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,934 mi
Last recorded119,934 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,934 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 119,934 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 109,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 109,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,022 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 102,022 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,852 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,608 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,608 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,973 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,852 miles

osr tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,061 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 50,061 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,290 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,046 miles

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

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

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 RVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG05 RVW, 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 BG05 RVW registered?

BG05 RVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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