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FL05 HSC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,041 mi
Last recorded137,041 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 137,041 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine tickover appears high

front brake discs pitted

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f top shock absorber mounting noisy

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 137,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine tickover appears high

front brake discs pitted

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f top shock absorber mounting noisy

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,853 miles

front tyres wearing low

n/s seat back worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 127,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

clicking/knocking noise from o/s/f suspension?

rear exhaust rubber perished

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 May 2010 118,430 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 118,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 105,599 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 105,596 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,730 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 HSC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL05 HSC, 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 FL05 HSC registered?

FL05 HSC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FL05 HSC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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