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KY05 BNV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,345 miles

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

fuel pipe multiple repaires carried out

Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,986 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear fuel pipe has multiple repairs (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 91,244 miles

multiple fuel pipe repairs carried out on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2024 91,244 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

multiple fuel pipe repairs carried out on underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 87,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,023 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chip marks & cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,121 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,441 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2020 73,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,794 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 67,794 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,968 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking on sidewalls

Fail 9 Feb 2018 60,968 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,680 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,361 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 41,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,452 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,049 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,775 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,770 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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KY05 BNV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KY05 BNV, 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 KY05 BNV registered?

KY05 BNV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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