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FM05 VRG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,693 mi
Last recorded105,693 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VRG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,974 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 97,974 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,737 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 94,735 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

oil residue around steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks weak in effort

both rear tyres inner edge has uneven wear

Fail 22 Jul 2015 85,562 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks weak in effort

both rear tyres inner edge has uneven wear

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,547 miles

child seat fitted to rear centre seat belt unable to test

front brake disc inner faces corroded/lipped & worn

n/s/f tyre worn heavily outer edge

stone chip just out side zone A not obstructing drivers veiw

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,434 miles

dents to body panels

spare tyre badly perished

various oil leaks

wheel trims damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2013 70,434 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dents to body panels

front tyres worn edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

spare tyre badly perished

various oil leaks

wheel trims damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,708 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 54,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

stone chip in screen , o/s wiper smearing , child seat fitted to rear seat belt , oil leaks , kerb damage to wheel trims , engine under tray fitted , both rear tyres wearing low , spare tyre worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,814 miles

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

stone chip in screen , o/s wiper smearing , child seat fitted to rear seat belt , oil leaks , kerb damage to wheel trims , engine under tray fitted , both rear tyres wearing low , spare tyre worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,966 miles

child seat fitted to centre seat belt

damage to wheel trims

engine under tray damaged

exhaust system corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

oil round engine

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

child seat fitted to centre seat belt

damage to wheel trims

engine under tray damaged

exhaust system corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

oil round engine

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,901 miles

various oil leaks , front brake discs worn , exhaust systeem corroded , front tyres wearing edges , n/s/f tyre side wall scuffed

Fail 17 Jul 2009 36,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

various oil leaks , front brake discs worn , exhaust systeem corroded , front tyres wearing edges , n/s/f tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,865 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 26,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 VRG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

FM05 VRG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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