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FG55 EKD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,101 mi
Last recorded132,101 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EKD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 132,101 miles

CLUTCH FAULT?

OS SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING, BUT FUNCTIONAL

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR AND OSR INNER SILL AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 131,955 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST BROKEN AWAY AT JOINT. REAR SILIENCER ALSO HEAVILY CORRODED AND BREAKING UP! (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking NS and OS showing signs of heavy leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn NSR AND OSR AXLE BUSHES HEAVILY WORN, NOTICABLE CAMBER ON REAR WHEELS (AND TYRE EXCESSIVE WEAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached VERY HEVAILY WORN AND LIKELY TO POP OUT! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose steering damper loose (bolted to back of rack) (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF, NSR AND OSR ALL BELOW LIMIT AND HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH FAULT?

OS SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING, BUT FUNCTIONAL

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR AND OSR INNER SILL AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,316 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight movement detected within upper strut/mountings on NSF and OSF

Fail 18 Apr 2023 121,316 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight movement detected within upper strut/mountings on NSF and OSF

Pass 5 Apr 2022 110,431 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,359 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 101,358 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,977 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,218 miles

nearside outer sill damaged at rear

offside front tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,730 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing n/s/r radius bearing collapsed , wheel excessively cambered (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour both repeaters faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,117 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,117 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,044 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,001 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,503 miles

no print out due to low emissions

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,351 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 46,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,559 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,559 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Both reartyres perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,571 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 EKD 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 71.4%.

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 EKD, 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 EKD registered?

FG55 EKD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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