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BL55 UPF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,286 mi
Last recorded120,286 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 120,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper stop in view (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 118,112 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,754 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Dec 2013 104,081 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 104,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 90,337 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2012 90,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2011 80,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in front number plate

offside front base cushion deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,825 miles

crack in front number plate

offside front base cushion deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,864 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brakes noisey

Fail 22 Dec 2010 71,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brakes noisey

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2009 58,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,750 miles

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 UPF 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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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