MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Some light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Lpg tank corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear seats inaccessible
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively twisted Incorrectly fitted, fouling on axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Some light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Lpg tank corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 2 at 29% on dual operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear seats inaccessible
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight underside corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight underside corrosion
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front lower arm rear bushes perishing
eml light on
exhaust rubbers perishing front bracket broken system still secure
rear brake lines corroded
steering rack damp
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front lower arm rear bushes perishing
eml light on
exhaust rubbers perishing front bracket broken system still secure
rear brake lines corroded
steering rack damp
EML On
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
front exhaust bracket snapped/deteriorated
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EML On
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
front exhaust bracket snapped/deteriorated
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust mounting broken exhaust supported not fauling steering or suspension
engine managment light on
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust mounting broken exhaust supported not fauling steering or suspension
engine managment light on
Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
engine warning light on
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
engine warning light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
slight exhaust leak and movement in tail pipe joint
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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FM05 USJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 USJ, 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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FM05 USJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 August 2005.
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