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FE05 WGN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,523 mi
Last recorded144,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WGN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 144,523 miles

Rear Axle beam rusted but intact

Fail 2 Jun 2021 144,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Axle beam rusted but intact

Pass 5 Jun 2020 141,419 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 141,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 136,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 130,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 130,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective plastic stop preventing full retraction (removed) (5.2.5b)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 124,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 124,041 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in o s rack end

Fail 15 Apr 2016 120,733 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in o s rack end

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,743 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 101,246 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 101,246 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 87,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 77,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,798 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,871 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,899 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,744 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 WGN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

FE05 WGN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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