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BL55 VZF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLES ACROSS MIDDLE TO REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LOAD SENSOR VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 152,124 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 151,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flex . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken off . (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamps loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,905 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,935 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on . fluid level o/k .

Pass 10 Feb 2017 115,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,452 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 102,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure fitted upside down ? (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Fitted upside down ? (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,448 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,916 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 66,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,973 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,086 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,731 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,226 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 VZF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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