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BL55 RBV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 165,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise : both rear outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2020 156,946 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 156,946 miles

Front Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 151,486 miles

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 151,486 miles

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 144,604 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 144,604 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 138,989 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 138,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 126,127 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,490 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 124,487 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 122,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 122,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 109,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,203 miles

Airbag light on

battery insecure

nearside front tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread area

Fail 1 Oct 2012 104,203 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Airbag light on

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

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

battery insecure

nearside front tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread area

Pass 26 Sep 2011 87,240 miles

2 nails in tread area of o/s rear tyre

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Oct 2010 72,613 miles

slight blow rear exhaust tail pipe/box

very slight playt 0/s front wheel

air bag warning light on

Fail 3 Oct 2009 61,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,494 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light

Fail 12 Feb 2009 50,494 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

air bag light

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 RBV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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