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BV05 KYX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,881 mi
Last recorded131,881 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 131,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 128,381 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/S front tyre inner edges wearing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 128,381 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 123,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 123,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,480 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 104,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 104,862 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 89,541 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,301 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 100,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN ON EDGE .

WIPERS SPLIT.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,714 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil cap missing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 79,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil cap missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,215 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 KYX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KYX, 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 KYX registered?

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

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