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BT05 TWF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,704 mi
Last recorded144,704 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TWF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 144,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm and wearing on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 144,704 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm and wearing on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,959 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 137,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 127,510 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 127,508 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 127,412 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 115,514 miles

windscreen scratched

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,514 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Jul 2013
Fail 3 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,164 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,164 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,781 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,045 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 70,045 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 58,438 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering fluid empty topped up

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,438 miles

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

power steering fluid empty topped up

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,725 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,725 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 TWF 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 50%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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