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BN05 VEY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

164,462 mi
Last recorded164,462 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 164,462 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OIL FILTER CORRODED

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

claxon horn fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2019 164,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OIL FILTER CORRODED

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

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

claxon horn fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 155,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 16 Aug 2018 155,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2018 155,596 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 148,451 miles

Front Radiator cooling fan inop

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured Wing repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension area corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 148,451 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Radiator cooling fan inop

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured Wing repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension area corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 143,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 139,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 139,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2014 135,891 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 24 Jul 2014 135,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 131,783 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 131,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 126,714 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 126,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 119,404 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 119,213 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 108,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 108,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface cracks to o/s/r tyre sidewalls and tread

Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,662 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,645 miles

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

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

horn slightly muffled

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 VEY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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