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BG55 HXM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

224,836 mi
Last recorded224,836 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HXM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2016 224,836 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in both lower arm bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch heavy

Pass 5 Sep 2015 204,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front belt buckle case broken

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2015 204,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front belt buckle case broken

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 180,960 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 157,688 miles

airbag light on intermitent

both rear tyres starting to get low

nearside front, bottom arm rear bush starting to split and seperate

passenger seat back has slight movement

Fail 30 Aug 2013 157,688 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres starting to get low

nearside front, bottom arm rear bush starting to split and seperate

Pass 5 Sep 2012 132,878 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 132,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,496 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 110,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 87,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,166 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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BG55 HXM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG55 HXM, 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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BG55 HXM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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