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FM05 VRE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,199 miles

Clutch requires attension pedal requires excessive pressure to operate

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

Load in boot unable to check centre and o/s rear seat belts

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

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

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

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

Suspect bearings n rear axle tube worn rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2020 129,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Clutch requires attension pedal requires excessive pressure to operate

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

Load in boot unable to check centre and o/s rear seat belts

N/s wheel arch rubbing on tyre

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

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

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

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

Suspect bearings n rear axle tube worn rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres appear to be under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 108,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,300 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

wrong style of wheel bolts fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 90,300 miles

Horn not working fuse (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

wrong style of wheel bolts fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2018 90,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres perished.

wrong type wheel bolts fitted to vehicle.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,032 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 83,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 75,995 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1n)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,860 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,179 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

airbag light on

battery light on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,199 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Fail 23 Jul 2008 11,199 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipes greased

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

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 VRE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

FM05 VRE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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