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BV05 KYH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,461 mi
Last recorded105,461 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 105,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 97,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,988 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 94,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,694 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror cover missing

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,694 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror cover missing

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,183 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,644 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,747 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake reading low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,304 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,325 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre tread wearing low and perished

offside mirror back missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,429 miles

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 5 Jun 2014 74,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,416 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,929 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,929 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 17 May 2011 63,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre low on edges and startin g to go out of shape

Pass 17 May 2011 63,906 miles

o/s/r tyre low on edges and startin g to go out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,223 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,114 miles

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

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

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 KYH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KYH, 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 KYH registered?

BV05 KYH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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