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FV54 XTN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,721 mi
Last recorded83,721 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XTN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,721 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked.

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 70,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working both fronts. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,712 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 62,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 62,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,327 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Feb 2018 59,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,144 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 56,144 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 46,726 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 64,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,706 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,001 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 27,106 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 23,129 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,642 miles

noise from rear brakes

wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,755 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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FV54 XTN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV54 XTN, 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 FV54 XTN registered?

FV54 XTN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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