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CW55 FTE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,860 mi
Last recorded144,860 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 FTE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 144,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 135,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 127,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,144 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside front drop link has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,115 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

O/s/r tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,131 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015 107,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust backbox corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Fail 2 Apr 2014 102,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2012 94,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011
Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,901 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 86,901 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,674 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 71,674 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 57,652 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 57,652 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CW55 FTE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CW55 FTE, 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 CW55 FTE registered?

CW55 FTE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is CW55 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 FTE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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