MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear number plate bulb covers are misssing
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre valve starting to split slightly
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber lower bush's begging to perish (2.7.4)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear number plate bulb covers are misssing
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre valve starting to split slightly
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber lower bush's begging to perish (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror insecure.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leaks engine.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber split. (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror insecure.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leaks engine.
oil leak to engine
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak to engine
oil leaks rear of engine
service light on
slight wear in both front lower arm bushes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leaks rear of engine
service light on
slight wear in both front lower arm bushes
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA05 MBF 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 MBF, 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 MBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 August 2005.
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