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BG05 XVB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,162 mi
Last recorded150,162 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 150,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 150,162 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 141,042 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 133,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 113,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

centre / rear exhaust sections corroded around rear joint area

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2012 113,509 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

centre / rear exhaust sections corroded around rear joint area

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2011 112,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,261 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear door handle broken

Fail 1 Jul 2010 104,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear door handle broken

Pass 30 Jun 2009 92,213 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 92,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,355 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 XVB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

BG05 XVB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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