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FA05 FCP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,718 mi
Last recorded125,718 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FCP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 125,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres running low and uneven

Pass 23 May 2016 116,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 116,574 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

EML on dash

Fail 15 Apr 2015 108,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,155 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,940 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,936 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 5 Jan 2012 83,934 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,140 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 75,991 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 44,445 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,445 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 FCP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

FA05 FCP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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