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BN05 DYX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,956 mi
Last recorded121,956 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DYX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,956 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working number plate fixing damaged % both lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

accident damage to rear of vehicle

both front track arm rear bushes worn

emergency stop lamp flashing

nails in nearside rear tyre & approaching legal limit

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,480 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r light clusters cracked

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Mar 2016 118,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r light clusters cracked

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,084 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,821 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 105,690 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 100,592 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 100,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,849 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering tank empty, power steering still working

Fail 18 Feb 2011 93,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

power steering tank empty, power steering still working

Fail 24 Feb 2010 75,996 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

The front number plate has damage.

The offside rear lamp has damage.

The power steering is leaking.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,996 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

The front number plate has damage.

The offside rear lamp has damage.

The power steering is leaking.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,538 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Feb 2009

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,474 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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BN05 DYX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN05 DYX, 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 BN05 DYX registered?

BN05 DYX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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