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BW05 CEX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

257,220 mi
Last recorded257,220 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 257,220 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring snapped (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both outer sills weak in some areas

Pass 30 Nov 2020 255,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer edges worn close to fail stage 175/65/14 also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body age related corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2019 253,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills weak in some areas

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2019 253,867 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills weak in some areas

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2018 252,526 miles

Nail in tyre offside front nearside front and nearside rear ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight kick in steering

Pass 29 Nov 2017 251,080 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2017 251,080 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 248,614 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 248,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 243,454 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 243,454 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 235,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 235,924 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 230,526 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 230,511 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 222,342 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 212,217 miles

Oil leak

suspect cooling fan not working

Pass 28 Jul 2010 189,855 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 189,798 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 152,696 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 152,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 112,164 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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BW05 CEX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White 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 BW05 CEX, 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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BW05 CEX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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