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MW54 FLB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,180 mi
Last recorded99,180 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 FLB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 99,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount notchy

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 18 Jun 2020 83,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn badly on the inner edges

exhaust rubber broken

various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,140 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,904 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,904 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability excessive bearing play in rear radius arm, (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 79,132 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 72,652 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,266 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,266 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,014 miles

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

crntre exhaust silencer bloeing slightly

nearside front strut top bearing seized

Fail 31 Jul 2014 58,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

crntre exhaust silencer bloeing slightly

nearside front strut top bearing seized

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,974 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 50,974 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 44,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,379 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 37,379 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,196 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,657 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 16,199 miles

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

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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MW54 FLB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MW54 FLB, 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 MW54 FLB registered?

MW54 FLB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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