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BL55 PYY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,855 mi
Last recorded146,855 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PYY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 146,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both o/s tyres have various minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips and a crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 131,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing guard loose

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 110,600 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

various minor chips zone A and B

Fail 1 Dec 2017 110,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

various minor chips zone A and B

Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,246 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 99,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 82,332 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 74,108 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 64,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s window wont open

Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,294 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s window wont open

Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,923 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder area

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder area

oil level close to minimum

Fail 9 Dec 2011 47,923 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder area

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder area

oil level close to minimum

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,745 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 37,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,622 miles

both sides rear tyres cracking on inside and outside sidewall tread join areas

rear silencer skins flaking

Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both sides rear tyres cracking on inside and outside sidewall tread join areas

rear silencer skins flaking

Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,426 miles

both rear tyres started to crack around inner edges of tread

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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BL55 PYY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL55 PYY, 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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BL55 PYY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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