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FA05 MJY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,922 mi
Last recorded58,922 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,922 miles

Offside Rear light damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2018 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,106 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked/perished

Fail 27 May 2014 44,106 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked/perished

Pass 28 May 2013 41,748 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 41,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,280 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

damage to front grill

Fail 29 Nov 2011 38,280 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

damage to front grill

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,147 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,765 miles

spare tyre missing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 14,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare tyre missing

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 MJY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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