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BG05 XTZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,447 mi
Last recorded91,447 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 91,447 miles

Fuel filler neck/ hose cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 91,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel filler neck/ hose cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 90,783 miles

Fuel filler neck/ hose splitting

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSR lamp fault

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,826 miles

Corrosion to NSF sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 89,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Corrosion to NSF sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 88,759 miles

Fuel filler hose deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 88,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filler hose deteriorated

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,447 miles

Corrosion to NS and OS sill. Close to rear suspension mounts

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 24 Jun 2021 85,045 miles

NSR tyre deteriorated. Cracking in the tread

Pass 30 Nov 2020 84,492 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbers broken /perished

Pass 15 May 2019 80,889 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 80,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 77,529 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 77,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer edges worn

Pass 25 May 2016 72,308 miles

both front tyres outer edges worn

Fail 25 May 2016 72,308 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 60,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 56,511 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 48,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 43,362 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,069 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 XTZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

BG05 XTZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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