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BL05 WLD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

158,634 mi
Last recorded158,634 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 158,634 miles

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

outer sills corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2019 158,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2018 146,448 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 146,444 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 142,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 139,234 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 128,996 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 128,995 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,418 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 118,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,245 miles

airbag light on dash

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,245 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

airbag light on dash

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,622 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 69,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,659 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 52,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,138 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,138 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 29,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,008 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 WLD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BL05 WLD, 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 WLD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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