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BN05 OBD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

150,522 mi
Last recorded150,522 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OBD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 150,522 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 150,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 May 2025 150,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe leaking from repaired joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Drivers rear inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Engine Management Illuminated

Fail 17 Jan 2025 150,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective smashed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

E.M.L. on

Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,769 miles

accident damage to n/s/f

brake pedal travel slightly excessive

slight play in n/s/r torsion bar pivot point

Fail 17 Jan 2024 148,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lit (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside headlamp condensated

accident damage to n/s/f

slight play in n/s/r torsion bar pivot point

Pass 28 Jan 2023 144,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 144,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,695 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR P BUSHES SPLIT AND DEBONDING

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION SMALL BLOW ON FRONT PIPE BACK BOX CORRODED HANGER RUBBERS SPLINTING

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer OUTER SILL BUBBLING AND SOFT

Offside Front Upper TOP MOUNT NOISY ON LOCK TO LOCK

Offside OUTER SILL CRUSHED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,125 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 122,122 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,182 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 118,107 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,141 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,825 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 96,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 82,137 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,413 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,387 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,931 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre in inner wall

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,819 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 OBD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OBD, 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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BN05 OBD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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