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ST05 BKA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,245 mi
Last recorded124,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BKA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 124,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 118,146 miles

Front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Nearside rear towing eye support corroded.

Nearside track rod inner joint wearing.

Offside front fog lamp broken.

Offside front suspension strut corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

Tow bar corroded.

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

Pass 24 May 2017 111,644 miles

Front suspension struts and spring seats corroded.

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipe corroded.

Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush separating, deteriorating and wearing.

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight play at inner end of nearside track rod.

Slight play in rear suspension radius arm bearings.

Tow bar corroded.

Fail 23 May 2017 111,644 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch on pipe (2.3.3b)

Front suspension struts and spring seats corroded.

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipe corroded.

Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush separating, deteriorating and wearing.

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight play at inner end of nearside track rod.

Slight play in rear suspension radius arm bearings.

Tow bar corroded.

Pass 11 May 2016 103,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2016 103,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 95,203 miles

Difficult to check nearside front brake pipe because of grease.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside and offside front brake pipre corroded.

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Difficult to check nearside front brake pipe because of grease.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside and offside front brake pipre corroded.

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside and offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 86,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 65,689 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 65,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,551 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 38,551 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,032 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ST05 BKA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 ST05 BKA, 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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ST05 BKA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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