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FV05 XCJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,635 mi
Last recorded108,635 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,635 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 108,630 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,947 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 92,276 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,920 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 79,920 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,784 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 74,784 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,120 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 59,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,070 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 42,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 33,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,279 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 28,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,953 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 XCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

FV05 XCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 XCJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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