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PL05 FAM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,126 mi
Last recorded135,126 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FAM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 135,126 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 122,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 118,840 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 118,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 113,202 miles

engine management light on at time of test

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 113,199 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on at time of test

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,461 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 86,787 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 75,489 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 75,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 65,819 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 55,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,990 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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PL05 FAM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL05 FAM, 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 PL05 FAM registered?

PL05 FAM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is PL05 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 FAM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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