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DE05 BKJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,550 mi
Last recorded151,550 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 151,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 148,020 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Little reserve travel in park brake

Pass 20 Nov 2019 132,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,600 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 55,600 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to near side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,051 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,244 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 106,210 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 105,929 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,878 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 91,878 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil sump badly corroded leaking oil

Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2012 83,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Advise back box corroded

Advise n/s/f disc poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,168 miles

advise oil sump corroded

advise small deep hole on n/s/r tyre outer tred

Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,150 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

advise oil sump corroded

advise small deep hole on n/s/r tyre outer tred

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,106 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 57,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,705 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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DE05 BKJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE05 BKJ, 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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DE05 BKJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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