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FM05 USL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,308 mi
Last recorded97,308 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 USL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,308 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack unions (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack unions (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

The lower engine mount / stabiliser is deteriorated needs attention

Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

The lower engine mount / stabiliser is deteriorated needs attention

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,611 miles

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

n/s/r tyre split and perrished

o/s/f tyre worn low on the outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,697 miles

advise nearside front tyre low tread

advise offside front wheel slight bind

advise power steering pipe with elec sensor in it damp

advise rear brake squeal

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,306 miles

advise n/s/r tyre some perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,571 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 USL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

FM05 USL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is FM05 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 USL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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