MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
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) ()
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
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
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
offside front tyre nailed where indicated
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front tyre nailed where indicated
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)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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