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VE54 BHN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 BHN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 123,344 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 123,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 121,548 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 121,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,619 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 119,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 117,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,731 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 115,731 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 111,125 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 111,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,962 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 109,962 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,302 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded os and ns front (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flange cracked (7.1.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded os and ns front (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,494 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

coil spring corroded os and ns front (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish and crack

Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,618 miles

os front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit and has side wall damage

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish and crack

Fail 13 Jan 2016 91,618 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

os front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit and has side wall damage

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish and crack

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,410 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 82,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,830 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,448 miles

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

slight knocking from steering

Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,640 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,450 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,372 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

front wiper blades starting to split at ends

inner and outer of rear sidewalls deteriorated

knocking from steering when rocked

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 8 Jan 2010 42,372 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

front wiper blades starting to split at ends

inner and outer of rear sidewalls deteriorated

knocking from steering when rocked

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,162 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,328 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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VE54 BHN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VE54 BHN, 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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VE54 BHN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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