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FD55 YWA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,960 mi
Last recorded196,960 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 196,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and catalyst sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to 1/4 panel join (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning notchy lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 9 Feb 2021 177,678 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 159,456 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 159,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 140,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage just outside of zone A, smaller the 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 140,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage just outside of zone A, smaller the 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,353 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 123,353 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 108,577 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cant see condition of front brake pads

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,751 miles

Engine idle speed close to being to high

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust support rubber Spliting

Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,872 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,861 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre side walls & shoulders cracked/perished.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,619 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,915 miles

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)

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

areas of exhasust system deteriorated and rear silencer has a small gas leak

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

both rear tyres cracking at side wall tread join areas

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,915 miles

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)

areas of exhasust system deteriorated and rear silencer has a small gas leak

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

both rear tyres cracking at side wall tread join areas

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both rear tyres cracking at inner and outer side wall tread join areas

Fail 4 Jul 2011 53,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both rear tyres cracking at inner and outer side wall tread join areas

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,340 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 42,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,235 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)

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 YWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YWA, 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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FD55 YWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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