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BF55 FPO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,105 mi
Last recorded86,105 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FPO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,105 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre has a screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s/r tyre has a screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 81,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre has a screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s/r tyre has a screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,526 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,665 miles

Spare tyre defective

small cut in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 11 Aug 2015 65,664 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

small cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,778 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 56,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,663 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly o/s/r and n/s/r sidewalls worn

Fail 2 Aug 2013 48,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly o/s/r and n/s/r sidewalls worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,736 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 42,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BRAKE PADS LOW (FRONT)

ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO O/S INNER DRIVE SHAFT GATOR

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre edges wearing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,382 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,449 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,596 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 12,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF55 FPO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF55 FPO, 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 BF55 FPO registered?

BF55 FPO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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