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BT05 EVW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,963 mi
Last recorded128,963 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 128,963 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 128,963 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Can not close (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges Worn very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 117,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 93,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,456 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,223 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Weld cracked on bracket exhaust front pipe to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 63,692 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator leaking

o/s diff seal leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,067 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear 175/70/14 tyres cracked/perished poss due to age 2005

Fail 29 May 2018 42,274 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear 175/70/14 tyres cracked/perished poss due to age 2005

Pass 17 May 2017 32,212 miles

both front tyres worn low and perishing/cracked

Pass 27 May 2016 18,756 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 18,756 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 17,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 16,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,403 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 10,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 8,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 6,197 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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BT05 EVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT05 EVW, 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 BT05 EVW registered?

BT05 EVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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