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BT05 LFR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,776 mi
Last recorded186,776 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 186,776 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Oil leak ()

Rear BOTH tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 181,302 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 165,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 165,910 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 163,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 163,208 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2012 162,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 162,322 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 159,026 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear ttyres slight out of shape

Pass 23 May 2012 159,026 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear ttyres slight out of shape

Fail 17 May 2011 148,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 148,390 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 137,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 113,365 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 113,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,926 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 89,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LFR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BT05 LFR, 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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BT05 LFR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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