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FV05 VDM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VDM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,930 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 94,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,896 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2013 80,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 80,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,903 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside mirror glass damaged but not impairing view

Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside mirror glass damaged but not impairing view

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,787 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,418 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 42,418 miles

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,870 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 VDM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

FV05 VDM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 VDM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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