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BP05 FTN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

196,181 mi
Last recorded196,181 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 FTN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 196,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 196,180 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 195,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 194,261 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 177,415 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 170,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 159,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 159,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 146,618 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 136,424 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,109 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,425 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,703 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,337 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,695 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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BP05 FTN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP05 FTN, 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 BP05 FTN registered?

BP05 FTN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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