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FM05 DFA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,881 mi
Last recorded118,881 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 DFA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,881 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,575 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,475 miles

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 115,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,342 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,528 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 98,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2014 61,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,225 miles

advise front tyres 175/65 14 normal size is 175/70/14 as fitted to rear

advise nearside rear door does not open from inside

advise nearside rear light lens cracked

advise offside rear tyre some perishing

advise power steering pipe where switch is damp

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,761 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,514 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 DFA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

FM05 DFA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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