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FM05 BWW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,983 mi
Last recorded96,983 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BWW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 96,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,904 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,715 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight knock on start up/turning off possible engine mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,955 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 89,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,175 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 86,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,005 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,840 miles

Offside Rear deteriorating on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 81,840 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,839 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,425 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,120 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,818 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,538 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 BWW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

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

Is FM05 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 BWW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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