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FA05 BZG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,138 mi
Last recorded151,138 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 BZG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 151,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2014 139,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,471 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

pin hole in o/s outer cv gaiter

rear brake valve..poor operation

Fail 1 Nov 2012 126,471 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

pin hole in o/s outer cv gaiter

rear brake valve..poor operation

Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 113,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

clutch cable chafing on driveshaft

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,375 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 98,375 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 195,823 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 158,063 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 158,051 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 121,520 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 122,742 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f wing damaged

Front bumper insecure

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 BZG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FA05 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

FA05 BZG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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