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BN05 EAJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,175 mi
Last recorded225,175 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 EAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 225,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 225,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 255,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 247,577 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 247,575 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking flexy to wheel (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 236,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 227,438 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 211,272 miles

Engine mill-on

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 211,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine mill-on

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 185,293 miles

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

battery inscure o/s/f shocker damp

Fail 2 May 2012 183,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven. o/s/f shocker damp. battery insurce.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 110,708 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 108,388 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 108,388 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 108,368 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 EAJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc lpg 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 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

BN05 EAJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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