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BL05 CUO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,704 mi
Last recorded122,704 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CUO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 122,704 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 122,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 104,697 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 95,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,773 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

offside front tyre close to limit

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oily residue lower engine

Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,783 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 86,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,279 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,367 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2013 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,708 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 73,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,781 miles

spare tyre missing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 69,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,758 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,336 miles

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

both near side tyres outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,327 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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BL05 CUO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL05 CUO, 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 BL05 CUO registered?

BL05 CUO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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