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BG55 FPD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FPD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 152,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres not the same size

rear door handle is missing

Fail 15 Jul 2011 152,209 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

front and rear tyres not the same size

rear door handle is missing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 140,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 140,516 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2008 121,823 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2008 121,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FPD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 FPD registered?

BG55 FPD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is BG55 FPD safe to buy?

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