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BP05 VPK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,470 mi
Last recorded143,470 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,470 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 143,499 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning spring broke (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 142,139 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 142,117 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

spare tyre perished and flat

Pass 31 Aug 2018 140,587 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 138,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 136,719 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 136,719 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 130,431 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 129,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 121,861 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 121,861 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 116,300 miles

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn off on outer edge

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

spare tyre has deep cut in tread

Fail 21 Aug 2012 116,300 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ignition switch stiff to operate

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn off on outer edge

oil leaks on engine & transmission

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

spare tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,968 miles

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

os door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2011 105,968 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,052 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 89,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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BP05 VPK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BP05 VPK, 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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BP05 VPK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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