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BG05 SYR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,083 mi
Last recorded70,083 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 SYR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 70,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 62,499 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,960 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 55,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,006 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 48,006 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 44,949 miles

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

both rear rear tyres are perrished on sidewalls

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,949 miles

both rear rear tyres are perrished on sidewalls

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,971 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 41,971 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs are in poor condition

both rear tyres are slightly perrished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,562 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,125 miles

air bag light on

both front brake discs have build up of corrosion

n/s rear tyre has slight perrishing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,459 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,815 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 21 May 2008 18,625 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 SYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

BG05 SYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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