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FP05 VTY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,085 mi
Last recorded133,085 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VTY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 133,085 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 133,085 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,153 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 127,153 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,655 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 117,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 106,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,723 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,723 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,578 miles

childs seats fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

childs seats fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 78,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,237 miles

n/s front damper bearing has slight play

n/s rear seat belt not tested fully child seat fitted

rear tail pipe corrision

Fail 13 Mar 2013 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front damper bearing has slight play

n/s rear seat belt not tested fully child seat fitted

rear tail pipe corrision

Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,931 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,240 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,174 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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 VTY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FP05 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

FP05 VTY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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