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FG55 BZP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,255 mi
Last recorded140,255 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BZP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 140,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 134,206 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 128,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front upper strut top bearing starting to stick

Pass 29 Aug 2018 120,856 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,759 miles

drivers seat belt locking mechanism surround missing

Fail 6 Sep 2017 110,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded coming from front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat belt locking mechanism surround missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil low

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,800 miles

Oil leak

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

osr door wotn open from outside

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,750 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 29 Aug 2013 51,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,292 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,025 miles

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 12 Aug 2009 27,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,081 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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FG55 BZP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG55 BZP, 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 FG55 BZP registered?

FG55 BZP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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