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FM05 VRX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,040 mi
Last recorded132,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VRX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 132,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 132,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child seat fitted at time off test not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 123,740 miles

Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child seat fitted at time off test not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,527 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 98,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,795 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,441 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have small cracks in tread not exposing ply or cords

Fail 20 Sep 2013 75,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,563 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust starting to show signs of deterioration

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,964 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 55,840 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,944 miles

brake pipes greased

front discs worn

front pads worn

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 VRX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

FM05 VRX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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