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FM54 JSY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,742 mi
Last recorded117,742 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 JSY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 117,742 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 112,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2018 109,149 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 109,147 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,743 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 106,743 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front brakes binding

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

excessive oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 101,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brakes binding

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

excessive oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2015 96,325 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,029 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2014 91,985 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/r number plate lamplens missing.

Pass 20 Jan 2013 83,327 miles

High front brake imbalance

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

Fail 20 Jan 2013 83,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

High front brake imbalance

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,954 miles

Air bag light on dash

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to sump pan

Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,877 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,415 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 37,689 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 37,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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FM54 JSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM54 JSY, 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 FM54 JSY registered?

FM54 JSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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