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FA05 MKC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,750 mi
Last recorded151,750 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 151,750 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear suspension beam corroded

Sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 143,678 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jun 2021 138,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and wearing unevenly on inner edge - borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr and osr radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch biting point low

os and ns outer sill corrded

rear axle corroded

rear engine stabilizer mounting bush deteriorated. movement not excessive

rear floor area associated with spare wheel carrying point excessively corroded - non structural

Pass 1 Jul 2020 132,941 miles

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

clutch biting point low

nsf windscreen washer inoperative- windscreen still cleared effectively by osf

oil leak

osr tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2020 132,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

clutch biting point low

nsf windscreen washer inoperative- windscreen still cleared effectively by osf

oil leak

osr tyre perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

clutch biting point extremely low

nsf windscreen washer not working - windscreen still adequately supplied with fluid

oil leak

osf and nsf brake discs corroded

osf outer door handle broken - vehicle door can still be secured and operated normally

Fail 24 Apr 2019 124,574 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

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

clutch biting point extremely low

nsf windscreen washer not working - windscreen still adequately supplied with fluid

oil leak

osf and nsf brake discs corroded

osf outer door handle broken - vehicle door can still be secured and operated normally

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf windscreen washer inoperative- windscreen still effectively cleared by osf

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxiliary belt requires adjustment or repair

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2017 112,108 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxiliary belt requires adjustment or repair

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,451 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,451 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,989 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,762 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,588 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front noise wheel bearing or drive shaft support bearing

wear/freeplay in steering system

Fail 19 Apr 2012 76,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front noise wheel bearing or drive shaft support bearing

wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,491 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MKC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

FA05 MKC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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