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BL05 VBM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,806 mi
Last recorded144,806 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 144,806 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 144,377 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,889 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 107,612 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 105,388 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 99,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,053 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,097 miles

Damage to windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear tyres cracking up

Fail 30 Jun 2010 79,216 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to crack up

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,216 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack up

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,516 miles

front brake discs just servicable.

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 VBM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL05 VBM, 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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BL05 VBM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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