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BG55 FRF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,155 mi
Last recorded203,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FRF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 203,155 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 203,156 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 203,155 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 171,918 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 171,918 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,687 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Release lever insecure (8.4.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 170,604 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Release lever insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 156,679 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 156,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 142,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 142,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 130,721 miles

Both front wiper blades in need of replacement or cleaning due to streaking

Both front wishbones compliance bushes exhibiting splits and an inceased motion

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,721 miles

Both front wiper blades in need of replacement or cleaning due to streaking

Both front wishbones compliance bushes exhibiting splits and an inceased motion

Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,805 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,731 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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BG55 FRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

BG55 FRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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