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BG05 UEE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,381 mi
Last recorded71,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 71,381 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 71,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 65,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 56,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,693 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 33,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 28,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,737 miles

Front slight knocking from uj area no play found

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,773 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 19,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle is full and motor runs (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,661 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 16,425 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 15,178 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 15,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 13,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 12,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,823 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 UEE 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 85.7%.

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 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 UEE, 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 UEE registered?

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

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