MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside top mount partially seized
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
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight cracks in nsr tyre
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
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
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)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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