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FG55 RCU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,710 mi
Last recorded105,710 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RCU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 105,710 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,957 miles

nearside front spring top coil cracked

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

rear beam getting corroded

rear load sensing valve seized

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,974 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box hitting body and rubbers poor in condition

throttle very heavy and slow to return suspect cable??

tread getting low n.s.f. tyre and cracking in treads

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,407 miles

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

n.s. mirror casing broken

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,866 miles

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

battery insecure

n.s.r. tyre inner side wall damaged

side to side play in handbrake lever

Fail 8 Oct 2012 85,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

n.s.r. tyre inner side wall damaged

side to side play in handbrake lever

tread worn low on n.s.f. tyre inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,344 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 81,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,505 miles

light scratching on windscreen in swept area

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on inner and outer sidewall

slight damage to bonnet

slight damage to nearside front wing mirror casing

slight damage to offside rear sill (close to jacking point)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

light scratching on windscreen in swept area

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on inner and outer sidewall

slight damage to bonnet

slight damage to nearside front wing mirror casing

slight damage to offside rear sill (close to jacking point)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,335 miles

front wishbone bushes getting worn

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

some play front drop links

Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,712 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 RCU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG55 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

FG55 RCU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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