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FA05 MBF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,082 mi
Last recorded134,082 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 134,082 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,307 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 126,307 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,401 miles

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.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 120,339 miles

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.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,684 miles

oil leak to engine

Fail 30 Aug 2014 104,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 94,366 miles

oil leaks rear of engine

service light on

slight wear in both front lower arm bushes

Fail 22 Jun 2013 94,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,788 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,590 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 65,590 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 42,734 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 42,734 miles

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.

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 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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