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FD05 UML

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,957 mi
Last recorded220,957 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 220,957 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 220,955 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 198,401 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 198,401 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 182,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 165,052 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 165,052 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2012 149,782 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2012 149,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2011 138,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 138,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 122,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 122,130 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 99,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,608 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UML is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UML, 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 UML is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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