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BL55 RBF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,353 mi
Last recorded141,353 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,353 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 141,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 133,772 miles

Oil leak ()

knocking in steering system

Fail 22 Dec 2017 133,772 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

knocking in steering system

Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,844 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 113,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

ware to drivers door handle

ware to front n/s and o/s tyres tread edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,842 miles

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

oil leak// ware in drivers door outer handle

Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,842 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

oil leak// ware in drivers door outer handle

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,634 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 75,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 55,190 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

knocking in steering column

Fail 24 Dec 2013 55,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

knocking in steering column

Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,839 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,857 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,396 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 30,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,333 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,158 miles

airbag warning lamp on

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 RBF 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 61.1%.

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

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