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BL55 UPH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,407 mi
Last recorded104,407 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light detoriated, (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 104,362 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust box needs securing, making noise. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light detoriated, (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 95,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,596 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 84,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust starting corrode and noisy

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,162 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside door mirror damge

Fail 3 Feb 2015 75,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

nearside door mirror damge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,049 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 70,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 65,798 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,798 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,064 miles

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2012 61,064 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,217 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2011 46,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,160 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,324 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 UPH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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