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FE05 FKS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,152 mi
Last recorded119,152 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FKS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 119,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,901 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 115,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

registration lamp cover damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2017 112,030 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear number plate cover damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2016 104,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 104,431 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rubbing body

rear number plate light cover missing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 95,208 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rubbing body

rear number plate light cover missing

Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,253 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,543 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,767 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,772 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,666 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,586 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 42,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,217 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,217 miles

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

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 FKS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FKS, 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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FE05 FKS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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