MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
various areas of c orrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
various areas of c orrosion
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine has an oil leak oil on powersteering rack and rack damper
Front engine oil leak
nearside front seat belt buckle incomplete
slight wear in offside front suspension hub
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front seat belt buckle incomplete
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
rear nearside tyre sidewall slightly perished
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s front wheel slightly binding
rear nearside tyre sidewall slightly perished
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH05 CVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FH05 CVJ, 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 FH05 CVJ registered?
FH05 CVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 June 2005.
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