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FV05 HXF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,067 mi
Last recorded183,067 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HXF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 183,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 183,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 167,596 miles

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

n/s front tyre edge wear

Fail 9 Apr 2018 167,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front tyre edge wear

Fail 24 Jan 2018 164,816 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 153,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 153,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 140,908 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 124,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,080 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 93,080 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,808 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,595 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,009 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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FV05 HXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV05 HXF, 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 FV05 HXF registered?

FV05 HXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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