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DF05 BVH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,965 mi
Last recorded118,965 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BVH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 118,965 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 118,960 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,823 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 100,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FROM CYLINDERS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,042 miles

Power steering component leaking pas switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,456 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 69,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,550 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,810 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,515 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 30,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 16,792 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 9,549 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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DF05 BVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DF05 BVH, 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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DF05 BVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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