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FY05 XDW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,661 mi
Last recorded111,661 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XDW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,661 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 111,658 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,329 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 110,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,600 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and edge slightly worn

Offside Front tyre edge slightly worn

Fail 13 Mar 2019 105,600 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and edge slightly worn

Offside Front tyre edge slightly worn

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,298 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,838 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,838 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,474 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,468 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 70,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,013 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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FY05 XDW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY05 XDW, 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 FY05 XDW registered?

FY05 XDW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FY05 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 XDW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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