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BL55 RAX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,560 mi
Last recorded148,560 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 148,560 miles

Minor exhaust blow centre section

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

Oil leak ()

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

cannot see condition of front brake pads

Fail 29 Nov 2017 148,544 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Dim (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Minor exhaust blow centre section

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

Oil leak ()

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

cannot see condition of front brake pads

Pass 8 Dec 2016 139,768 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 139,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,215 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 127,198 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror casing broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,191 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded and holed

n/s mirror casing broken

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,208 miles

n/s door mirror casing broken

windscreen cracked at bottom corner n/s

Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s door mirror casing broken

windscreen cracked at bottom corner n/s

Pass 20 Dec 2012 84,190 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 83,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,658 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,097 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 59,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,944 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)

both front tyres worn on shoulders and cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2009 42,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

both front tyres worn on shoulders and cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2008 24,033 miles

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

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

areas of both front tyres cracking

areas of both rear tyres surface cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,033 miles

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

areas of both front tyres cracking

areas of both rear tyres surface cracking

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 RAX 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 55.6%.

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 RAX, 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 BL55 RAX registered?

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

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