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FE55 MBU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,305 mi
Last recorded103,305 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,649 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 98,649 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,923 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,504 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 92,504 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,490 miles

Evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arches.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 31 Oct 2016 89,490 miles

Evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arches.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,053 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,788 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,009 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing on both side walls

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,068 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,968 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,337 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 56,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,496 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,410 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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FE55 MBU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE55 MBU, 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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FE55 MBU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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