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BT05 EWM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,527 mi
Last recorded175,527 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EWM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 175,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 169,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 162,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 156,438 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 151,387 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 147,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 146,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,585 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2013 103,585 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

center mirror missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,176 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front seat belt buckle covers missing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,875 miles

spare tyre getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,051 miles

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

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 EWM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

BT05 EWM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 EWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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