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FG55 RFL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

187,342 mi
Last recorded187,342 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 187,342 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to off side floor to sill

Fail 8 Mar 2021 187,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to off side floor to sill

Pass 11 Mar 2020 181,927 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2019 173,560 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2019 173,556 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2018 168,336 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pedal rubber worn

under body corrosion

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 168,327 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring snapped (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center piece has big crack (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired In-correct height bolts used on ball joint to arm fixing causing contact to ball joint shank bolt, steering is being locked up by this fault (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes on axle are corroded but not excessive, recommend to be replaced

Front brakes worn

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

N/s steering rack end has play

O/s/r brake hose is close to rubbing on chassis leg

One front to rear brake pipe is corroded in clip but not excessively, recommend to be replaced

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering wheel has slight play

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Mar 2017 161,651 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Can't see front pads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak Slight ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 161,651 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Can't see front pads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 154,475 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside top mount partially seized

Fail 7 Mar 2016 154,469 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside top mount partially seized

Pass 12 Mar 2015 148,273 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 148,234 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight cracks in nsr tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2014 141,000 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight cracks in nsr tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 134,027 miles

battery loose

both front wiper blades poor condition

engine tickover speed is slightly raised from normal

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slight free play in nearside front lower ball joint

stone chip at centre of windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2012 126,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 126,460 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 119,029 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 102,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 60,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,337 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 RFL 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 60.9%.

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 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 FG55 RFL, 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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FG55 RFL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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