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FE05 FGK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,328 mi
Last recorded86,328 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FGK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 86,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer, at front face and around hanger strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,857 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,461 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REARS ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,461 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REARS ()

Pass 26 May 2017 67,467 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2017 67,466 miles

rear brake application uneven Bias to near side and upto 32% deifference (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet release cable broken inside car. Released with pliers for MOT purpose.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,321 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,697 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 65,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,934 miles

Near side rear tyre cracking - sidewall to tread

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,098 miles

Cooling fan seized... Engine starting to run warm by end of test and fan motor smoking.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 64,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cooling fan seized... Engine starting to run warm by end of test and fan motor smoking.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,425 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,286 miles

PAS pipe to rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf & nsr tyres sidewalls & edge of tread cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2011 58,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

PAS pipe to rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf & nsr tyres sidewalls & edge of tread cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,596 miles

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

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

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

PAS pipe near rack damp on joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats down seatbelts not checked.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,596 miles

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

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

PAS pipe near rack damp on joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats down seatbelts not checked.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,618 miles

visual inspection only of rear seats and belts due to seats folded down and car fully loaded of belongings

Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

visual inspection only of rear seats and belts due to seats folded down and car fully loaded of belongings

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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FE05 FGK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FE05 FGK, 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 FE05 FGK registered?

FE05 FGK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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