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FL55 OAY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,532 mi
Last recorded161,532 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 161,532 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 161,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 154,423 miles

1.slight damage to front number plate 2.near side front drop link dust cover becoming perished

Fail 11 Dec 2017 154,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1.slight damage to front number plate 2.near side front drop link dust cover becoming perished

Pass 19 Nov 2016 145,044 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 145,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired siezed (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 137,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear lens has a hole but not showing white light to rear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 132,949 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 132,944 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 132,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

ride height very low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 130,783 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 130,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 126,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 117,539 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 117,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 107,102 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,585 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 OAY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

FL55 OAY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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