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FE05 XHJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,873 mi
Last recorded195,873 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 195,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 195,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 163,765 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

both wiper blades just split

exhaust tail pipe corrodid

Fail 12 Sep 2013 163,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sills damaged

both wiper blades just split

exhaust tail pipe corrodid

Fail 14 Sep 2012 131,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

oil leak power steering

Pass 14 Sep 2012 131,536 miles

air bag light on

oil leak power steering

Pass 28 Feb 2011 118,078 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers air bag in opp

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 118,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers air bag in opp

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Airbag warning lamp on

Drivers airbag has been deployed

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2010 99,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning lamp on

Drivers airbag has been deployed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,369 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Drivers air bag deployed

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,563 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 55,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 XHJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

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

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