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BG05 RXV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,953 mi
Last recorded177,953 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RXV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 177,953 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 177,655 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 169,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 169,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 159,549 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 141,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 132,317 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge, recommend tracking check

offside front tyre tread very low on inner edge

offside rear tyre walls perishing

underside of engine very oily and evidence of leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2013 132,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application slightly uneven

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge, recommend tracking check

offside front tyre tread very low on inner edge

offside rear tyre walls perishing

underside of engine very oily and evidence of leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 126,753 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 126,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,109 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 96,086 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 83,043 miles

Oil leak

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 RXV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

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

Is BG05 RXV safe to buy?

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