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RJ05 FVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,331 mi
Last recorded88,331 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,331 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,517 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,352 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,634 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,608 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 51,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Couldn't see front pads properly

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,540 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,225 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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RJ05 FVL 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 81.8%.

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 RJ05 FVL, 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 RJ05 FVL registered?

RJ05 FVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 FVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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