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CK05 BVA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 BVA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2026 127,956 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

slight play in nsf and osf inner steering arms

Pass 25 Mar 2025 126,280 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,557 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 125,557 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 119,963 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,118 miles

Exhaust backbox in poor condition.

O/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Slight play in O/S steering tie rod ball joint.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 116,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust backbox in poor condition.

O/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Slight play in O/S steering tie rod ball joint.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,340 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 87,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,180 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 77,264 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,545 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare wheel under car carrier slightly insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,545 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare wheel under car carrier slightly insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,170 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

N/S/F wiper blade rubber starting to split at end.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,826 miles

1.Both rear tyres perished. 2.O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,880 miles

Front 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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CK05 BVA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CK05 BVA, 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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CK05 BVA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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