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FD05 CEU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,624 mi
Last recorded138,624 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 CEU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 138,624 miles

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

play in lower steering colume universal steering joint

Fail 5 Sep 2018 138,623 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

play in lower steering colume universal steering joint

Pass 7 Sep 2017 129,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 129,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 120,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slight on outer edge

Nearside and offside front wishbone rear p bushes starting to split

slight dampness to steering rack damper

Fail 8 Sep 2016 120,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized above axle (3.6.E.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre worn slight on outer edge

Nearside and offside front wishbone rear p bushes starting to split

slight dampness to steering rack damper

Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,002 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,828 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,134 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,262 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 41,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,506 miles

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

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

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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FD05 CEU 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 FD05 CEU, 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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FD05 CEU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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