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BV05 ZVO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

237,913 mi
Last recorded237,913 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZVO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 237,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 235,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 231,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 228,494 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 226,345 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 223,826 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 223,821 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 220,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 220,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 218,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 216,236 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 216,236 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 213,770 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 213,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 210,817 miles

dash stoplamp illuminated further investigation required

engine management light on dash

horn intermittant fault press button hard horn works light press horn works intermitantly

o/s rear torsion arm bearings rust visable possible worn no fouling of tyres on body

slight play o/s front wheel

Fail 5 Aug 2013 210,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dash stoplamp illuminated further investigation required

engine management light on dash

horn intermittant fault press button hard horn works light press horn works intermitantly

o/s rear torsion arm bearings rust visable possible worn no fouling of tyres on body

slight play o/s front wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2012 206,348 miles

MIL LIGHT FAULT

Fail 15 Jun 2012 206,342 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

MIL LIGHT FAULT

Pass 5 Jul 2011 201,784 miles

engine management light illuminated

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the inside wall

Fail 5 Jul 2011 201,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 201,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 191,559 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 191,292 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 163,695 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 141,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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.

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 ZVO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

BV05 ZVO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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