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BG05 SYW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,654 mi
Last recorded131,654 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 131,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 128,898 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,362 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 101,927 miles

Play in n/s rack end

Fail 3 Sep 2016 101,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in n/s rack end

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,619 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 14 Aug 2015 87,619 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Aug 2014 74,385 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs worn

engine cover loose

exhaust knocking

horn weak

o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking

sill damage to n/s/f & o/s/r

slight play in steering rack

washers empty

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,088 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,433 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,433 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,339 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,165 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 SYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver 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 SYW, 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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BG05 SYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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