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FE55 MDZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,256 mi
Last recorded117,256 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 117,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 109,770 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust vibrating on torsion bar slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,383 miles

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

Offside Front Slight wheel bearing noise when wheel rotated

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,832 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 94,822 miles

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,712 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 18 Sep 2012 79,157 miles

Auxillary belt split

Heavy oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 79,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Auxillary belt split

Heavy oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,467 miles

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,467 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,142 miles

offside rear Tyre is NOT extra load. other 3 Tyres are extra load

Fail 10 Sep 2010 52,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear Tyre is NOT extra load. other 3 Tyres are extra load

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,878 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FE55 MDZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE55 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

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

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