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KR05 FFY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,808 mi
Last recorded159,808 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 FFY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 159,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 132,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 123,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 123,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,630 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 119,630 miles

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

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

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,402 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 94,760 miles

Air Bag warning light illuminated.

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak from the top of the engine.

Spare wheel missing from carrier.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 94,760 miles

Air Bag warning light illuminated.

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak from the top of the engine.

Spare wheel missing from carrier.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,424 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

evidence of rust coming from offside rear radius arm bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,966 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 75,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre splitting but not to cords yet

Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,231 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 69,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

airbag warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,938 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 61,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KR05 FFY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KR05 FFY, 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 KR05 FFY registered?

KR05 FFY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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