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AY55 FVK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,234 mi
Last recorded166,234 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 FVK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 166,234 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 166,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 149,397 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside and offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 149,397 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))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ns and os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside and offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 143,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 143,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 128,118 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 120,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,103 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 112,103 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 107,034 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack-end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 103,124 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 103,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 95,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 82,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 68,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,523 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 6,006 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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AY55 FVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AY55 FVK, 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 AY55 FVK registered?

AY55 FVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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