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BT05 TXF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

224,999 mi
Last recorded224,999 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 224,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 216,972 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 216,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017

Central Rear Oil leak Engine ()

Engine management light is on

Glow plug light is on

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Under body corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2017 211,511 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Oil leak Engine ()

Engine management light is on

Glow plug light is on

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Under body corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,630 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 113,630 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,097 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,948 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,611 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,879 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn (pads ok)

n/s outer body sill damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2010 65,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn (pads ok)

n/s outer body sill damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,197 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 TXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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