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SA05 FCY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,846 mi
Last recorded115,846 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 FCY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 115,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake slightly long

Fail 8 Mar 2018 115,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake slightly long

Pass 11 Mar 2017 107,194 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

front disc slightly pitted

nsf sile damage but no holes

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2016 101,265 miles

osf tyre on limit

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,810 miles

front registration plate deteriated-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-exhaust system corroded-all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly

x2 front tyres on limit-windscreen has slight crack-drivers seatbelt slightly frayed-front brake discs worn-x2 front anti roll bar links have slight play-front brakes juddering-rear brakes passed on limits, may need adjustments soon

Pass 10 Mar 2014

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn low- front pads low- front brakesjuddering slightkly-rear brakes slightly juddering-front plate deteriated slightly-washer pressure low-wipers smearing-sills damaged slightly

oil leak/due to oill ak unable to check components properly-aims on limits

Fail 9 Mar 2013 83,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres near limit-both track rod ends have slight play-front brake pads low-both wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-brake pipes surface rust-rear axle has slight movement rear tyres on limit-rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,219 miles

both front tyres near limit-both track rod ends have slight play-front brake pads low-both wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-brake pipes surface rust-rear axle has slight movement rear tyres on limit-rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,329 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aims on lowest lim it

both rear indicater slightly diacoloured

enginte stop light showing on dash

front num plate slightly deterioted

slight chip on windscreen

slight play in drivers seat

slight play in osf trak rod end

Fail 10 Mar 2012 78,326 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

aims on lowest lim it

both rear indicater slightly diacoloured

enginte stop light showing on dash

front num plate slightly deterioted

slight play in drivers seat

slight play in osf trak rod end

Fail 11 Jan 2011 117,811 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 117,811 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,958 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 79,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,279 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 64,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SA05 FCY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SA05 FCY, 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 SA05 FCY registered?

SA05 FCY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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