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FL55 ZCN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,073 mi
Last recorded149,073 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 ZCN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 149,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 145,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 145,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 142,496 miles

Exhaust worn

Pass 9 Jul 2020 139,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2019 132,287 miles

Both rear Abs wiring brackets corroded

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 136,287 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Both rear Abs wiring brackets corroded

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

Offside Rear brake binding slight

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,324 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,324 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,454 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 119,454 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 112,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,958 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 102,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,137 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2012 77,137 miles

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

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,312 miles

N/S/F bumper dented

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,312 miles

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

N/S/F bumper dented

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,155 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,928 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Abnormal engine noise (Belt area)

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 ZCN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

FL55 ZCN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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