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FM05 BWD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,228 mi
Last recorded148,228 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BWD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 148,228 miles

Both side rear tyres slightly worn on edge and perishing

Nearside front and Offside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2019 148,228 miles

Both side rear tyres slightly worn on edge and perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front and Offside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 124,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 120,466 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 120,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 117,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 106,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 80,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,439 miles

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

air bag light on

exhaust held with cable ties

o/s/f window in/op

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,439 miles

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

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

air bag light on

exhaust held with cable ties

o/s/f window in/op

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 50,125 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust held on with cable ties

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,125 miles

exhaust held on with cable ties

Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,481 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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FM05 BWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FM05 BWD, 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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FM05 BWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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