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BN55 BVE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

205,482 mi
Last recorded205,482 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BVE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 205,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 205,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 172,636 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 172,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 143,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 143,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 116,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,060 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,142 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 61,765 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 61,765 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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BN55 BVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN55 BVE, 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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BN55 BVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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