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CF05 FWZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,512 mi
Last recorded173,512 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 173,512 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 173,512 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 170,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 168,446 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 168,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 165,518 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 165,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 162,019 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 162,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 157,245 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 153,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 139,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 131,044 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deformed.

Front cross member deformed.

Passenger side rear tyre perished on outer side walls.

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 123,887 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre slightly perrished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,887 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre slightly perrished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 107,090 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs pitted

front brake judder

front bumper damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen lightly scratched in drivers veiw

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 107,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brake discs pitted

front brake judder

front bumper damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen lightly scratched in drivers veiw

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 105,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Off Side Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,528 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 82,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CF05 FWZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CF05 FWZ, 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 CF05 FWZ registered?

CF05 FWZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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