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PL05 FBF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,933 mi
Last recorded200,933 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 200,933 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Offside Front o/s/f indicator discoloured

battery not secure

oil leak from engine

steering grabbing slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2013 195,512 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 195,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 179,699 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 161,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 161,445 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 140,677 miles

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

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

wear in front brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2010 140,677 miles

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

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

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

wear in front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 121,695 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 121,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 109,877 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 FBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL05 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

PL05 FBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for PL05 FBF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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