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FA05 FDK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,272 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill corroded not considered excessive at time of MOT

Pass 14 Sep 2021 151,830 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 149,142 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 149,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 120,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,973 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 100,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,328 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,542 miles

air bag light is on all time

Fail 15 Aug 2011 94,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

air bag light is on all time

Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,986 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 85,986 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 65,695 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on edges of tread

Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,695 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on edges of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,443 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FDK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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