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FP05 RVW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,282 mi
Last recorded122,282 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,282 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,717 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Aug 2017 103,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,726 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,162 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 94,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,568 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,906 miles

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

centre exhaust deterioreted

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stay missing

Fail 19 May 2008 28,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

bonnet stay missing

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 RVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

FP05 RVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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