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CA05 BZY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,058 mi
Last recorded139,058 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 BZY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 139,058 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 121,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective +too long (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 121,079 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective +too long (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 112,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,497 miles

Handbrake light stays on and "STOP" light is flashing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

Nearside Indicator starting to loose amber colour (slightly pale)

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Signs of Oil Leak around sump plug

Fail 2 Aug 2021 112,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake light stays on and "STOP" light is flashing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

Nearside Indicator starting to loose amber colour (slightly pale)

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Signs of Oil Leak around sump plug

clutch cable not correctly positioned and chafing on driveshaft, outer casing damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,990 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 104,990 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,007 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 101,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,640 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,247 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,781 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 72,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,949 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,764 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,374 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,760 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,058 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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CA05 BZY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA05 BZY, 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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CA05 BZY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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