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FL55 NZU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,052 mi
Last recorded124,052 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 NZU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 124,052 miles

nearside front link rod slight play

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2021 124,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front link rod slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2020 122,054 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2020 122,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in grease

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,062 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2019 119,042 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,777 miles

both front brake pipes coated in grease

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

nearside driveshaft rubbing on clutch cable

nearside rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

offside front outer cv boot insecure & leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

other rear brake pipes coated in grease

towbar support corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 115,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes coated in grease

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

nearside driveshaft rubbing on clutch cable

nearside rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

offside front outer cv boot insecure & leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

other rear brake pipes coated in grease

towbar support corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 112,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front coil spring corroded.

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls.

Oil leak.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 112,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front coil spring corroded.

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls.

Oil leak.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,957 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Slight play in steering.

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,299 miles

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Unable to fully inspect some brake pipes due to grease applied.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,914 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,603 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 85,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,555 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,040 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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FL55 NZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL55 NZU, 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 FL55 NZU registered?

FL55 NZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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