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FD05 VHT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,295 mi
Last recorded147,295 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 VHT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 147,295 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills corroded

oil leak

under body & suspension corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 134,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 128,525 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 128,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BROKEN WILL NEED TO TEST EMISSIONS AGAIN (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 122,254 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

light surface corrosion under side floor and inner sills

Pass 13 Oct 2017 103,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 103,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 92,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front adjustment made in side (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,669 miles

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,995 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,760 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,896 miles

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 VHT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHT, 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 FD05 VHT registered?

FD05 VHT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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