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FH54 FNC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,318 mi
Last recorded142,318 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 FNC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 142,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush / bearing worn

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 May 2022 142,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush / bearing worn

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 135,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 135,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 131,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 128,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 128,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt repaired with sealant (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 117,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt repaired with sealant (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working lens cover missing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 113,823 miles

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

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

Offside front brake slight binding

Fail 24 May 2017 113,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake slight binding

Pass 25 May 2016 107,966 miles

Offside indicator repeater lamp pale

Fail 20 May 2016 107,929 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside indicator repeater lamp pale

Fail 18 Apr 2015 102,773 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake imbalance getting high

Pass 18 Apr 2015 102,773 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake imbalance getting high

Pass 6 May 2014 99,161 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust boot repaired with sealant

Offside rear reflector damaged

Wiper blades ready for changing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,819 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,987 miles

engine sump oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,741 miles

Sump leaking oil

Fail 19 Feb 2011 86,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Sump leaking oil

Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,373 miles

Front brake pads seem low

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sump very rusty & leaking oil

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,373 miles

Front brake pads seem low

Sump very rusty & leaking oil

Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,010 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 59,005 miles

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

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

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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FH54 FNC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FH54 FNC, 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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FH54 FNC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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