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FL05 CHZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,686 mi
Last recorded113,686 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,686 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre / cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear outer sill has corrosion outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,686 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure back rest (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre / cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear outer sill has corrosion outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,019 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 111,019 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,507 miles

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2020 109,507 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,842 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,842 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,534 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear soft outer sill

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake light on constant on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2017 101,534 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear soft outer sill

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake light on constant on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,728 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 94,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,933 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,933 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,486 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,736 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 50,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,968 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to split in outer side wall

Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre starting to split in outer side wall

Pass 13 May 2008 33,695 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 33,695 miles

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

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

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 CHZ 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 58.3%.

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 CHZ, 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 CHZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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