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FM05 OSA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,054 mi
Last recorded83,054 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,054 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 82,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 78,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,445 miles

antiroll bar link dust cover perrished n/s/f upper

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S/R tyre perrishing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre low on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gear linkage worn

Fail 16 Aug 2017 78,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

N/S/R tyre perrishing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre low on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gear linkage worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,245 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,625 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 75,394 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,079 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 63,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,374 miles

advise engine warning light on

advise o/s/r indicator showing white light

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,159 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 39,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,809 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 25,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,886 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 OSA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

FM05 OSA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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