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BG55 HXP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

224,951 mi
Last recorded224,951 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HXP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 224,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 221,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 221,340 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 218,314 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 214,924 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 214,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 211,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TOO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

STONE CHIP UNDER REAR VIEW MIRROR

Pass 9 Sep 2019 208,932 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 208,932 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 205,929 miles

Nearside Outer mirror cover cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2018 205,929 miles

Nearside Outer mirror cover cracked

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 202,531 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 202,531 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING SPLIT (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 187,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 187,548 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 173,525 miles

OFFSIDE CV BOOT HAS PIN HOLE

Fail 26 Sep 2015 173,525 miles

OFFSIDE CV BOOT HAS PIN HOLE

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' CAR PARK STICKER IN ZONE A (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view BOTH WIPERS NOT CLEANING THE SCREEN (8.2.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 160,705 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 160,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 143,053 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 127,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Oct 2012 127,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Sep 2011 110,688 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 56,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 HXP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HXP, 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 BG55 HXP registered?

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

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