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FM05 BWF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BWF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,250 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 5 Sep 2014 94,250 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 22 Aug 2013 86,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,600 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 77,594 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,666 miles

mirror cover broken off side front.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,666 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

front near side tyre low,and nail in tyre.

mirror cover broken off side front.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,779 miles

mirror cover cracked osf.

power steering ram cover on steering rack not covering piston,exposing chrome piston.

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 BWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BWF, 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 FM05 BWF registered?

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

Is FM05 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 BWF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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