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FH54 FNJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,065 mi
Last recorded181,065 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 181,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint worn and rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quater pannel to sill pannel rusted away seam rusted though (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills large holes 30cm off suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension in rusty condition

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner n/s/r sill in poor rusty condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches in rusty condition

Rust forming on underside

Pass 3 Dec 2021 176,836 miles

Cant see front pads.

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 176,836 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Cant see front pads.

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 172,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot and grease weeping out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 167,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2019 167,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded and burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 163,675 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread

slightly higher than normal idling speed

tyre size 175/65/14 budget

Fail 27 Nov 2018 163,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread

slightly higher than normal idling speed

tyre size 175/65/14 budget

Pass 29 Nov 2017 158,514 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside door mirror damaged and held together with cable ties but still seems secure and vision not impaired

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 158,514 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb is white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

175/65 R14 82T (TIGAR)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner & outer edges

Offside door mirror damaged and held together with cable ties but still seems secure and vision not impaired

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 153,898 miles

BOTH door mirrors damaged

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front box (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 153,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH door mirrors damaged

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 147,093 miles

front brake discs lipped pads wearing down

oil leak slight blow exhaust system

slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 4 Nov 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sligh toil leak

sligth play o/s track rod end

Pass 4 Nov 2014

sligh toil leak

sligth play o/s track rod end

Pass 6 Nov 2013 136,788 miles

front tyres worn low

slight damage to windscreen

slight play inner rack ends

small exhaust blow

Fail 26 Oct 2013 136,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

front passenger seat locking device defective but is secure

Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,225 miles

front brake hoses poor condition

front lower arm rearmost bushs poor condition

slight wear front brake discs

small blow centre to rear exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2011 117,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 102,993 miles

nrarside door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,466 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn

front brake pad wear may appear to be wearing low

Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre appears to have been run flat

Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre appears to have been run flat

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 FNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FH54 FNJ, 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 FNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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