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BG05 RVY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,064 mi
Last recorded138,064 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 138,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 130,725 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 130,725 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,614 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front top rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 126,614 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front top rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,509 miles

advise slight corrosion to part of o/s/r brake pipe

advise slight leak from exhaust joint at front to middle section

Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,460 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 107,454 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,725 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,709 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,675 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 47,765 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section and rear. (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,790 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,952 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 RVY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

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

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