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FV05 JXK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,397 mi
Last recorded137,397 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JXK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 137,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 137,351 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 132,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

axle rusting

Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver door handle sticking but the door can still be readily opened and closed

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Unable to inspect discs and pads due to wheel trims

Wiper blades wearing thin

Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,133 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking damage to floor and outer sill

Pass 9 May 2019 117,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 111,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2018 111,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2017 106,913 miles

Oil leak turbo area (heavy oil leak) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 106,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak turbo area (heavy oil leak) ()

Pass 21 May 2016 102,158 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2016 102,158 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 95,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 90,098 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 82,546 miles

rear tow bar wires tie-wraped to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 May 2012 74,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 74,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2011 66,390 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2010 57,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

upper engine cover fitted

wheel studs not checked

Pass 12 May 2009 48,654 miles

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Pass 22 May 2008 38,086 miles

upper and lower engine covers fitted

wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

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 JXK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV05 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

FV05 JXK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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