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BF55 FPP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,420 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 70,145 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,340 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING THIN ON EDGE (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BASE SECURING MOUNTING BRACKET SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 60,968 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack insecure on subframe (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2018 60,962 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,460 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,694 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 53,682 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,086 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 47,064 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall showing signs of cracks

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,012 miles

osr tyre cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2012 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

osr tyre cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,292 miles

osr tyre cracking

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

Oil leak

bottom engine mountin bolt loose

Fail 17 Sep 2010 28,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,938 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,407 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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BF55 FPP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BF55 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

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

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