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FV54 XUK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,774 mi
Last recorded176,774 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XUK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 176,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play and knock in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Nov 2018 170,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play and knock in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Nov 2017 164,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack

slight play in both bottom ball joints and both lower arms rear bushes

Fail 14 Nov 2017 163,932 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring on lever not fitted on to bracket (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil on min mark

play in steering rack

slight play in both bottom ball joints and both lower arms rear bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2016 151,977 miles

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2016 151,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre,, slightly out of shape

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2015 142,300 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack inner knucles (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2015 142,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack inner knucles (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 121,152 miles

bonnet release broken

front offside tyre cuts in tread

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2013 109,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 93,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 93,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 83,490 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 83,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 65,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 65,544 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 53,350 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 39,060 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 XUK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV54 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

FV54 XUK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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