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FL05 CHY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,353 mi
Last recorded131,353 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CHY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 131,353 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 11 May 2017 131,079 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 18 May 2016 125,037 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 18 May 2016 125,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 8 May 2015 118,366 miles

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

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

centre exhaust joint loose

drivers rear tyre perished

drivers seat belt latch cover damaged

engine warning light on

front tyres wearing edges and cut in passenger sidewall

passenger front brake starting to bind

passenger rear tyre 2mm and perished

Pass 8 May 2015 118,366 miles

centre exhaust joint loose

drivers rear tyre perished

drivers seat belt latch cover damaged

engine warning light on

front tyres wearing edges and cut in passenger sidewall

passenger front brake starting to bind

passenger rear tyre 2mm and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,303 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine light on

o/s seat belt buckle cover missing

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 24 May 2013 103,850 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear tyres perished on side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,822 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

wipers not tested

Fail 20 Oct 2011 94,822 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

wipers not tested

Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,719 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,191 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 74,190 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 14 May 2009 69,635 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 69,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 40,970 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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FL05 CHY 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 FL05 CHY, 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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FL05 CHY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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