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BG05 SYU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,496 mi
Last recorded168,496 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 168,496 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 160,731 miles

general under-body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2023 152,890 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 144,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 134,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 133,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 128,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 124,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 116,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 112,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 105,708 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SYU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

BG05 SYU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is BG05 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 SYU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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