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FD55 AOM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,243 mi
Last recorded105,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 AOM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,243 miles

front discs scored

Pass 7 May 2013 91,679 miles

engine has an oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

slight play in steering at nearside front

some damage to offside rear corner

Fail 7 May 2013 91,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has an oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

slight play in steering at nearside front

some damage to offside rear corner

Pass 30 May 2012 80,854 miles

engine has an oil leak

offsdie rear corner damaged

some play in nearside steering rack

Fail 19 May 2012 80,474 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine has an oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wiper catches trim (adjustment rqd)

offsdie rear corner damaged

some play in nearside steering rack

Pass 9 May 2011 69,411 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear shoch absorbers soft/weak

slight play in offside front wishbone rear mounting bush

Fail 9 May 2011 69,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake disks worn/lipped

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear shoch absorbers soft/weak

slight play in offside front wishbone rear mounting bush

Pass 20 May 2010 57,424 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 57,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,429 miles

rear offside bumper damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear offside bumper damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 34,131 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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FD55 AOM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD55 AOM, 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 FD55 AOM registered?

FD55 AOM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FD55 AOM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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