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BG55 FNU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FNU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 120,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded at clips to body (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded between centre to rear at joint

Fail 15 Nov 2022 120,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded at clips to body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 116,945 miles

Brake pedal rubber pad missing.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outersill has slight damage. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked all round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Insecure. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leaks from nearside differential oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Partly damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle partly rusted.

Fail 18 Nov 2021 116,902 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative On both head lamps. (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water on screen. (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal rubber pad missing.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outersill has slight damage. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked all round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Insecure. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leaks from nearside differential oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Partly damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle partly rusted.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,915 miles

Rear axle surface corrosion

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 111,915 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,869 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 106,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,075 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,810 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 103,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,136 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,893 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 94,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 89,218 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 89,218 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG55 FNU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG55 FNU, 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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BG55 FNU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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