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FE05 FLG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

164,356 mi
Last recorded164,356 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FLG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 164,356 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill holed and corroded not in testable area

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 164,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill holed and corroded not in testable area

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 162,279 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 162,279 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 162,274 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 154,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 142,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade spit

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak on engine ()

two front indicators starting show white

two front side indicator starting show white

Fail 12 Sep 2017 142,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pump damaged and function impaired pressure pump valve spring snap (3.6.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

Nearside Front wiper blade spit

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner tread down

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

two front indicators starting show white

two front side indicator starting show white

Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,729 miles

Back box outer casing corroded / split but not blowing

Both strut top bearings partially seized, creaking on lock to lock test. Advise replacement

Front shockers have a light misting of oil

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated / partially split. Advise replacement

Heavy oil leak

Movement in engine mountings / gearbox stabiliser

Movement in o/s/f anti roll bar linkage but not excessive

Power steering rack weeping

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 136,729 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Just starting to catch disc (metal on metal ) (3.5.1g)

Back box outer casing corroded / split but not blowing

Both strut top bearings partially seized, creaking on lock to lock test. Advise replacement

Front shockers have a light misting of oil

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated / partially split. Advise replacement

Heavy oil leak

Movement in engine mountings / gearbox stabiliser

Movement in o/s/f anti roll bar linkage but not excessive

Power steering rack weeping

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,652 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 13,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 121,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate split

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,935 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate split

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level low

clutch operation heavy

nail in shoulder of nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 15 Jul 2013 110,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level low

clutch operation heavy

nail in shoulder of nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 99,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 93,844 miles

offside front tyre nailed where indicated

Fail 4 May 2011 93,844 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre nailed where indicated

Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,081 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 FLG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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