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FG05 KNR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,560 mi
Last recorded150,560 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KNR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 150,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 146,239 miles

advise rear radius arms

Fail 13 Apr 2021 142,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 142,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 137,700 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 137,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 131,747 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,265 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 120,265 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,176 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 109,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,857 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 96,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault codes removed (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault codes removed (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 96,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror objects (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,941 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,361 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,211 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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FG05 KNR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG05 KNR, 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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FG05 KNR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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