MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
stone chips in windscreen
windscreen scratched
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
battery loose
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
stone chips in windscreen
windscreen scratched
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
windscreen scratched
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
windscreen scratched
Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
near side mirror has small crack
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
near side mirror has small crack
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV05 FWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 BV05 FWJ, 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 BV05 FWJ registered?
BV05 FWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 March 2005.
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