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KW05 FDG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,375 mi
Last recorded104,375 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 FDG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 104,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,079 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 97,861 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,599 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,255 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on edges

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside service brake has lower reading (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 81,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear service brake has low reading (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2016 74,939 miles

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

axle 1 tyre size 195/55/15vr axle 2 tyre size 185/65/15hr

both sides rear indicators fading to white

engine covers obscuring some components

Fail 25 May 2016 74,937 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

axle 1 tyre size 195/55/15vr axle 2 tyre size 185/65/15hr

both sides rear indicators fading to white

engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2015 64,036 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,274 miles

o/s/r/ tyre splitting n/s/rtyre has nail in it

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,009 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror smashed

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,933 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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KW05 FDG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KW05 FDG, 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 KW05 FDG registered?

KW05 FDG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is KW05 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 FDG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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