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FM05 ORF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 77,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

both mirrors damaged

corrosion on rear axle

damage and corrosion on both outer and inner sills

Fail 2 May 2025 77,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both mirrors damaged

corrosion on rear axle

damage and corrosion on both outer and inner sills

Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,987 miles

Both outer sill panels damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid leak at rack area

Fail 21 Sep 2023 75,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both outer sill panels damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid leak at rack area

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Wing repeater damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 74,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Wing repeater damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion.

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front gaiters. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,013 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,514 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,733 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,143 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,305 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 50,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 50,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,099 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,099 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,763 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 ORF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

FM05 ORF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 ORF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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