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BL55 UWV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,252 mi
Last recorded191,252 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 191,252 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 8 May 2013 175,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 162,309 miles

baffles loose in exhaust

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 162,309 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

baffles loose in exhaust

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 132,003 miles

Corrosion to both front brake discs

Engine smoking at idle and noisy

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 132,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion to both front brake discs

Engine smoking at idle and noisy

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 105,378 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 105,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 104,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 104,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blades split

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 UWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UWV, 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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What year was BL55 UWV registered?

BL55 UWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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