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BL55 RBO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,529 mi
Last recorded175,529 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 175,529 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 175,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Temporary only cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 162,744 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 162,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,553 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 107,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

idle speed a little high

Fail 20 Nov 2013 89,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

idle speed a little high

Fail 22 Nov 2012 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

exhaust tail pipe corroded but still accessable for smoke test

number plate lamp working but dim

Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,533 miles

battery insecure

exhaust tail pipe corroded but still accessable for smoke test

number plate lamp working but dim

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,536 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,387 miles

repair made to offside wiper blade arm, effective and secure at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

repair made to offside wiper blade arm, effective and secure at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2009 33,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RBO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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