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DE55 FOJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,978 mi
Last recorded95,978 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 FOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,978 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,152 miles

exhaust system leaking in places

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,772 miles

Nearside registration plate light dim

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,771 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside registration plate light dim

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,918 miles

light corrosion front discs inner face

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,835 miles

click from under steering column cover on full lock

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 37,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

click from under steering column cover on full lock

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,021 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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DE55 FOJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE55 FOJ, 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 DE55 FOJ registered?

DE55 FOJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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