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FM54 JSU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,070 mi
Last recorded94,070 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 JSU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,070 miles

gearbox oil leak

power steering system seeping fluid

Oil leak ()

battery insecure, but unlikely to fall from upright position

Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure, but unlikely to fall from upright position

gearbox oil leak

power steering system seeping fluid

Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,199 miles

Advise both front blades torn

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise rear exhaust rubber broken system still adequately supported.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 87,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Advise both front blades torn

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise rear exhaust rubber broken system still adequately supported.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dampness on brake load sensing valve

dampness on high pressure power steering pipe

dampness on power steering pipe (low pressure)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside door damaged

nearside sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge (raised tread)

oil leak from engine

play in nearside front anti-roll bar droplink

play in offside front anti-roll bar droplink

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,656 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level below minimum

dampness on brake load sensing valve

dampness on high pressure power steering pipe

dampness on power steering pipe (low pressure)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside door damaged

nearside sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge (raised tread)

oil leak from engine

play in nearside front anti-roll bar droplink

play in offside front anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,292 miles

center exhaust has a slight leak

engine oil leak

front wipers poor

nearside rear light lens cracked

play in offside front drop link

Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,292 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center exhaust has a slight leak

engine oil leak

front wipers poor

nearside rear light lens cracked

play in offside front drop link

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,117 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 64,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

airbag light on

noise from rear brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,710 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 57,710 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,103 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,561 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,961 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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FM54 JSU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FM54 JSU, 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 FM54 JSU registered?

FM54 JSU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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