MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight oil leak
Both rear shock absorber rubbers perished
Slight play in steering rack
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge
Oil leak gearbox ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge
Oil leak gearbox ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front disc's corroding
Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front disc's corroding
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 XTU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?
BG05 XTU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.
Is BG05 XTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG05 XTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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