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FP05 RVK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,799 mi
Last recorded157,799 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RVK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2018 157,799 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 151,543 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 151,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 139,988 miles

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

Offside Oil leak

Offside Rear Door handle worn

Fail 4 Jun 2016 139,988 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Oil leak

Offside Rear Door handle worn

Pass 3 Jun 2015 130,882 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,961 miles

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,456 miles

Advise os mirror assembly damaged.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,652 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,913 miles

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

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 13 May 2009 64,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,474 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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FP05 RVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP05 RVK, 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 FP05 RVK registered?

FP05 RVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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