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VA05 BZX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

247,536 mi
Last recorded247,536 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 BZX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 247,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 247,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 242,547 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 242,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter showing signs of corrosion - possible cause (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily worn on inner edge and heavily uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Strong advise (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 233,340 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 233,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 222,767 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2017 222,767 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 211,239 miles

nearside front door damaged

oil leak front engine

rear exhaust silencer corroding

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Jan 2016 211,239 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure split 22" blade (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split 22" blade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure both rear (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front door damaged

oil leak front engine

rear exhaust silencer corroding

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 197,689 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 197,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 164,659 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges on raised platform sections of tread and very close to limits in measured areas

offside front tyre worn on edges on raised platform sections and very close to limits in measured areas

Fail 28 Jan 2014 164,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges on raised platform sections of tread and very close to limits in measured areas

offside front tyre worn on edges on raised platform sections and very close to limits in measured areas

Fail 26 Nov 2012 125,685 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre bald on edges just outside centre three quarters and close to limits on measured area

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,685 miles

offside rear tyre bald on edges just outside centre three quarters and close to limits on measured area

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heavy oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heavy oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Jul 2010 65,725 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks all around engine

Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,725 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks all around engine

Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,165 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,901 miles

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

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 BZX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BZX, 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 BZX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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