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FH05 GTU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,938 mi
Last recorded154,938 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 154,938 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 147,164 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 147,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 140,199 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 140,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 128,809 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 105,728 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 105,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,706 miles

Airbag light illuminated

NS Mirror Smashed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 84,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Airbag light illuminated

NS Mirror Smashed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,829 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 77,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,747 miles

Advise airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a fault in the system.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2010 70,747 miles

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

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

Advise airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a fault in the system.

Nail in nearside 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 13 Jun 2009 61,399 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,638 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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FH05 GTU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

FH05 GTU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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