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AX05 FNR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

211,020 mi
Last recorded211,020 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 211,020 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 211,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to nearside front and offside rear outer sills

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 206,581 miles

Exhaust front pipe to centre section bad rattle

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer sill holed

Pass 29 Jul 2022 202,446 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR-MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 195,620 miles

Clutch heavy

Fail 27 Jul 2021 195,618 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Clutch heavy

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 189,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 182,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle/trailing arms corroded

stone chip in windscreen

unable to fully assess condition of front brakes with wheels and trims fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2019 182,873 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose not sealing (6.1.2 (a))

Front of offside outer sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle/trailing arms corroded

stone chip in windscreen

unable to fully assess condition of front brakes with wheels and trims fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 169,910 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 159,115 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 159,111 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 148,479 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 May 2016 148,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2015 139,051 miles

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

exhaust outer skin

Pass 28 May 2014 131,977 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 131,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 119,687 miles

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

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

off side door mirror damaged, but repaired.

Pass 15 May 2012 97,636 miles

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

exhaust mid section support hanger snapped,

off side front outer c.v gaitor, inner clip loose.

Pass 24 May 2011 77,408 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 57,709 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 57,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 38,261 miles

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

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

some dash display bulbs blown.

Fail 22 May 2009 38,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

some dash display bulbs blown.

Pass 29 May 2008 24,263 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated on sidewalls

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

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

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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AX05 FNR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AX05 FNR, 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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What year was AX05 FNR registered?

AX05 FNR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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