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BL55 WBK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,671 mi
Last recorded102,671 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,671 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 102,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front seat belt clasp cover missing

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 93,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front seat belt clasp cover missing

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 93,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 84,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 79,166 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,731 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,254 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 61,254 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,165 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,140 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 WBK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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