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SH05 FCA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,560 mi
Last recorded150,560 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 FCA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 150,560 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 150,560 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 149,460 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 149,460 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,309 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 141,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all 3 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 128,064 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 128,064 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 115,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,214 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front exhaust box poor

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2016 104,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front exhaust box poor

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,555 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 92,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,883 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,095 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,095 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,392 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,911 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,911 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,452 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,531 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,199 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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SH05 FCA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SH05 FCA, 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 SH05 FCA registered?

SH05 FCA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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