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FG05 OSB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,302 mi
Last recorded100,302 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OSB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front brakes slight imbalance advise attention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits strongly advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leaks several

Fail 6 Apr 2016 100,302 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working all bulbs (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front brakes slight imbalance advise attention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits strongly advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leaks several

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,348 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,771 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing

exhaust deteriorating

horn switch worn adv attn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,771 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing

exhaust deteriorating

horn switch worn adv attn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,818 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 71,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,843 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,194 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,243 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 27,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OSB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

FG05 OSB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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