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AY55 FVM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,961 mi
Last recorded41,961 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,961 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 41,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14T (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,980 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Oct 2014 36,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,011 miles

Rear tyres cracking on sidewall and in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,311 miles

Rear tyres slight side wall damage

Fail 17 Oct 2011 29,311 miles

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

Rear tyres slight side wall damage

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,104 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 27,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Air bag light on

Offside rear tyre starting to perish 175/65R14T

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,594 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 FVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY55 FVM, 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 FVM registered?

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

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