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EX05 FKO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

127,811 mi
Last recorded127,811 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 127,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 127,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 113,777 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 113,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,531 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 113,512 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,687 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 111,672 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,205 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Mar 2018 108,205 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,682 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers are worn

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2016 100,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers are worn

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light on

front exhaust knocking on body

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 14 Mar 2015 96,230 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light on

front exhaust knocking on body

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 91,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,653 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,653 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,646 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 81,624 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting perish on sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,728 miles

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,422 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 63,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror cracked

spare wheel rim dented

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,896 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 FKO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FKO, 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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EX05 FKO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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