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LD05 BXF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,588 mi
Last recorded185,588 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 BXF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 185,588 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 185,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play N/S inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 185,487 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 185,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 177,605 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 177,605 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 175,245 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 175,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 168,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 163,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 158,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 157,992 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,694 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 141,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 117,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,835 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,483 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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LD05 BXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LD05 BXF, 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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LD05 BXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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