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CE05 BZC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

264,865 mi
Last recorded264,865 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 BZC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 264,865 miles

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 264,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 251,650 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 251,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 235,996 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 235,970 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 224,206 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 224,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 224,162 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre stoplamp not working - unable to see wiring

Pass 25 Jul 2013 211,056 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 211,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 199,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 188,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 176,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 164,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 155,593 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 141,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 125,669 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 125,062 miles

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Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front bottom ball joint bolts too long touching wishbone when jacked up

both front shock absorbers not located fully too stop in hub

damage to nsr inner tyre wall

nsf tyre pressure low

nsr tyre repaired close to side wall

osr tyre repaired close to side wall

slight corrosion exhaust

slight knock steering

slight play seat runners

slight wear brake discs

stonechip windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2009 108,953 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 93,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,728 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 38,662 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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CE05 BZC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CE05 BZC, 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 CE05 BZC registered?

CE05 BZC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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