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EX05 FJD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FJD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 145,019 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 145,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 137,374 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front offside and nearside inner steering rack joints worn

Fail 2 Feb 2015 137,374 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front offside and nearside inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 130,423 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2014 130,423 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 124,087 miles

front and side repeter lights showing slight discoloration

front tyres wearing low on tread

slight wear showing in n/s steering rack rod

unable to check front pads wheel holes to small

wiper blades torn on ends

Fail 30 Jan 2013 124,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and side repeter lights showing slight discoloration

front tyres wearing low on tread

slight wear showing in n/s steering rack rod

unable to check front pads wheel holes to small

wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 23 Jan 2012 118,728 miles

n/s steering rack arm has play

slight damage to all tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 19 Jan 2012 118,728 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s steering rack arm has play

slight damage to all tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,422 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 89,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 151,419 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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EX05 FJD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EX05 FJD, 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 EX05 FJD registered?

EX05 FJD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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