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FA05 BYC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,328 mi
Last recorded103,328 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 103,328 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 103,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,449 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,416 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,416 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 74,600 miles

n/s spot light lense cracked Corrosion on rear exhaust box n/s wiper rubbing on screen seal

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,599 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,808 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,628 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 37,628 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,632 miles

O/S Wiper blade split on end

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,450 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 30,450 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,246 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 21,246 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 17,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,184 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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FA05 BYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA05 BYC, 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 FA05 BYC registered?

FA05 BYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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