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BV05 FWJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,450 mi
Last recorded159,450 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 159,450 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 159,450 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 151,214 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 151,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 139,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 139,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,994 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 127,994 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,715 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,715 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,805 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 102,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,102 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side mirror has small crack

Fail 5 Feb 2010 65,123 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 52,479 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,488 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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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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