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BL55 UVH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

175,985 mi
Last recorded175,985 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 175,985 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 175,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 173,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 173,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 172,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 172,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 168,195 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 168,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 162,082 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 162,056 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 157,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 157,517 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 151,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 151,548 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 129,353 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 129,353 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 106,999 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,269 miles

engine sump rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,332 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 UVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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