MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Rear both brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded
Emissions not tested rear exhaust box degraded (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre is under inflated
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre is under inflated
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV05 LUW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 LUW, 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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BV05 LUW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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