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FD55 CJX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,053 mi
Last recorded200,053 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 CJX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 200,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 190,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 190,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 173,481 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 173,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 157,031 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 157,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 148,214 miles

nearside rear reg light bulb not working

Fail 24 Jul 2019 148,214 miles

nearside rear reg light bulb not working

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,565 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seal damaged/dented

Fail 10 Jun 2017 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seal damaged/dented

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 113,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 84,131 miles

Damage to offside outer sill panel

Wiper blades are split but are still clearing the screen

Fail 27 Dec 2013 84,131 miles

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

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

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

Damage to offside outer sill panel

Wiper blades are split but are still clearing the screen

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,665 miles

Damage to offside outer sill

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,296 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 52,293 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,340 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,215 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 CJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc 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 FD55 CJX, 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 CJX registered?

FD55 CJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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