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PF54 BUA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,833 mi
Last recorded90,833 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 BUA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in inner rack

Offside Front Outer c.v boot greasy but not split

Offside Front front sill section damaged

Rear Back axle corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 90,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in inner rack

Offside Front Outer c.v boot greasy but not split

Offside Front front sill section damaged

Rear Back axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,683 miles

o/s sill damaged

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 82,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

o/s sill damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,910 miles

n/s front headlight unit slightly loose

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m

oil leak

slight damage to o/s front outer sill outside prescribed area

slight damage to o/s wing mirror glass

Fail 9 Aug 2023 77,909 miles

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

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

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

n/s front headlight unit slightly loose

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m

oil leak

slight damage to o/s front outer sill outside prescribed area

slight damage to o/s wing mirror glass

Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,778 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

slight damage to o/s front outer sill outside prescribed area

Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

slight damage to o/s front outer sill outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,341 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 74,338 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,756 miles

Offside Front outer sill slight damage/corrosion

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 71,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,041 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,263 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,125 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,523 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 49,500 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,587 miles

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

airbag light on

bonnet pull insecure

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre slightly deterioated

Fail 6 Aug 2012 43,587 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light on

bonnet pull insecure

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre slightly deterioated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,750 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,004 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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PF54 BUA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF54 BUA, 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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PF54 BUA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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