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BG55 FOU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,870 mi
Last recorded129,870 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FOU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 129,870 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 129,870 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 197,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 174,662 miles

engine oil leaks

both front suspension wishbones, rear bushes are starting to split

front brake disc's look like they are starting to undercut

offside front indicator bulb is starting to discolour

Fail 2 Mar 2010 174,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front suspension wishbones, rear bushes are starting to split

engine oil leaks

front brake disc's look like they are starting to undercut

offside front indicator bulb is starting to discolour

Pass 4 Mar 2009 140,608 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 140,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 FOU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FOU, 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 BG55 FOU registered?

BG55 FOU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is BG55 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 FOU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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