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FM05 USJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,227 mi
Last recorded113,227 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 113,227 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 113,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 106,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,159 miles

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

slight underside corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2019 99,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 94,778 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,186 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 85,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,014 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 76,298 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mounting broken exhaust supported not fauling steering or suspension

engine managment light on

Fail 18 Jun 2015 76,298 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,088 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 22 Jul 2014 63,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,789 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,291 miles

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

Oil leak

slight exhaust leak and movement in tail pipe joint

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,491 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,767 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 31,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,289 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 20,289 miles

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

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 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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