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FP05 UPE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,922 mi
Last recorded188,922 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UPE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2022 188,922 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury fender (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 180,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 169,011 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs new clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 169,011 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs new clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 158,849 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 147,676 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 18 May 2018 147,661 miles

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

Rear Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2017 137,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2017 137,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 126,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 113,144 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 113,344 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 103,211 miles

n/s and o/s front seat belt latch covers missing but belt latches securely

Pass 30 May 2013 86,310 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,811 miles

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,219 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,126 miles

near side front wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,632 miles

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

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

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

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 UPE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UPE, 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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FP05 UPE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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