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MT05 BAU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,959 mi
Last recorded81,959 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 81,959 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner plastic wing liner insecure

Steering system slightly rough tight (2.1.1 (a))

driveshaft support bearing slightly loose in carrier

Fail 22 May 2019 70,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner plastic wing liner insecure

Steering system slightly rough tight (2.1.1 (a))

driveshaft support bearing slightly loose in carrier

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 59,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 44,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,266 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 42,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 34,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,482 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,680 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 24,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,971 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

rear seats covered

Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror cracked

rear seats covered

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,877 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,954 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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MT05 BAU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT05 BAU, 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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MT05 BAU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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