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FE05 FLB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2021

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 168,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 168,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 166,031 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 160,471 miles

Damage to offside rear outer sill area

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 153,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,977 miles

Offside Rear lamp damage

Fail 9 Apr 2016 145,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damage

Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,296 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 134,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 121,901 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 110,456 miles

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

n/s/f outer seat belt clasp housing missing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 110,456 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f outer seat belt clasp housing missing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 97,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

amber air bag light on

n/s/f seat belt clasp outer housing missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

amber air bag light on

n/s/f seat belt clasp outer housing missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,079 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,124 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 164,998 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,734 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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FE05 FLB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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