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FG05 KUW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KUW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 87,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,844 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 76,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 73,327 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 72,191 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,858 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust tail pipe haveily corroed

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,382 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust tail pipe haveily corroed

Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,381 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside front (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust tail pipe haveily corroed

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 43,834 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 37,470 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 37,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,219 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,954 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 23,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

n/s headlamp damaged and cracked.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 18,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 18,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear outer sills damaged.

o/s front tyre is on the limit and has cuts in the tread.

rear door not opening.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 9,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FG05 KUW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG05 KUW, 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 FG05 KUW registered?

FG05 KUW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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