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EF55 BFN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,721 mi
Last recorded176,721 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 176,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

under tray fitted hard to check components

Fail 11 Aug 2020 176,700 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

under tray fitted hard to check components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 174,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 160,536 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 146,424 miles

slight noise from rear wheels

Pass 30 Jun 2015 126,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 126,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 110,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,526 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r door unable to open from outside

Fail 13 Nov 2009 53,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r door unable to open from outside

Pass 3 Nov 2008 442,537 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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EF55 BFN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF55 BFN, 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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EF55 BFN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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