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FE55 MDU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,725 mi
Last recorded126,725 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust box baffles insecure and noisy

offside rear lens slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2024 126,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust box baffles insecure and noisy

offside rear lens slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2023 123,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 119,027 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 118,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,772 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,466 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 108,412 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,697 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 105,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,949 miles

Oil leak ()

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,655 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 96,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,815 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 88,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,345 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,145 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,893 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,604 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,144 miles

spare wheel carrier missing

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 MDU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MDU, 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 FE55 MDU registered?

FE55 MDU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is FE55 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 MDU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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