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FV05 HXR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,799 mi
Last recorded146,799 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HXR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 146,799 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 146,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 136,085 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 136,084 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 130,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,682 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 12,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,322 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 107,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,248 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 95,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,018 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 81,870 miles

N/S/F Track rod arm slight play.

O/S/R Door does not open from outside.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,870 miles

N/S/F Track rod arm slight play.

O/S/R Door does not open from outside.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,292 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,774 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,625 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 HXR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

FV05 HXR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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