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VA05 BOH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 BOH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,039 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 79,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both seatbelt stalk covers missing

horn on separate switch

Fail 12 Sep 2017 74,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both seatbelt stalk covers missing

horn on separate switch

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,719 miles

Oil leak ()

both front seat belt buckle cover missing

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 63,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

both front seat belt buckle cover missing

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,710 miles

Engine oil leak back of cylinder block

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak back of cylinder block

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,624 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 37,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,022 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges(195/50/15)

Engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2011 30,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs very rusty

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 22,638 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,519 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 19,519 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside reverse light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,570 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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VA05 BOH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VA05 BOH, 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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VA05 BOH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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