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HG05 BXP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

171,406 mi
Last recorded171,406 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BXP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 171,406 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 171,403 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 153,662 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 153,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 138,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure sensor on pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 134,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 127,592 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 127,592 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,449 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 116,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,817 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,817 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,156 miles

Front both tyres uneven wear

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

Offside Front mud flap insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2017 104,156 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front both tyres uneven wear

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

Offside Front mud flap insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,332 miles

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

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,309 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Fail 8 Oct 2014 85,309 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,029 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,239 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/side rear tyre perishing on side wall

rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 13 Jul 2012 71,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/side rear tyre perishing on side wall

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,264 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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HG05 BXP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HG05 BXP, 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 HG05 BXP registered?

HG05 BXP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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