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SO05 BZE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,291 mi
Last recorded115,291 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 BZE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 115,291 miles

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

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front C.B clip broken

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 114,792 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front end body damage

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2018 104,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 97,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 97,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to properly inspect all brake pipes because of thick grease coverings

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,154 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 94,154 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 88,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,734 miles

OIL LEAK AT SUMP.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,297 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,961 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,323 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,319 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,878 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 46,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,388 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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SO05 BZE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO05 BZE, 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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SO05 BZE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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