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PL05 FCP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,556 mi
Last recorded182,556 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FCP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 182,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover insecure

front bumper damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2017 182,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough offside front macpherson strut upper support bearing rough in operation (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened lower spring seat detatched and incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover insecure

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2017 167,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 167,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 157,895 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

osr wheel bearing becoming noisy

Fail 19 Nov 2015 157,889 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

osr wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2014 140,448 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 140,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres 1.6only stepped tread tyres

Pass 31 May 2013 117,034 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,129 miles

Front brake disc's worn on the inner faces

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,383 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,880 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 FCP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

PL05 FCP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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