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DE05 BKL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,720 mi
Last recorded176,720 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 176,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2020 176,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative free off valve (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 167,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 167,609 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2018 149,987 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2018 149,987 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fit bulb (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 148,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 143,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 131,564 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 2,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,369 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 111,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 104,003 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 104,002 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 103,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side front brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 95,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,628 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,483 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 BKL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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