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FE05 UZJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,620 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,814 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 62,814 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,273 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,013 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 53,006 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,767 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 48,805 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,129 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust tail pipe very corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,129 miles

exhaust tail pipe very corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 47,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,303 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 46,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 44,548 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,846 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracked with age replace as soon as possible

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,848 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,131 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,131 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 UZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

FE05 UZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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