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FN55 PYJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,143 mi
Last recorded72,143 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 PYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 72,143 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2022 72,140 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 63,616 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

lower sills blistered

Fail 24 May 2021 63,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

lower sills blistered

Pass 22 May 2020 52,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,538 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 50,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on the bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,888 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 47,746 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensater to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensater to front outer pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror not very clear but has centre one

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

front tyre sizes different to rears

Fail 4 Oct 2017 43,524 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensater to front outer pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror not very clear but has centre one

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

front tyre sizes different to rears

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,870 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,432 miles

Both rear tyres are a different size to front tyres.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 37,432 miles

Both rear tyres are a different size to front tyres.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,471 miles

front tyre sizes different to rear

Fail 30 Sep 2014 34,471 miles

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

front tyre sizes different to rear

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,354 miles

front tyre sizes different to rear

Fail 19 Sep 2013 32,165 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front tyre sizes different to rear

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,552 miles

airbag light on

front tyre sizes different sizes to rear

o/s/r foot brake slightly lower effort

Fail 14 Sep 2012 28,552 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on

front tyre sizes different sizes to rear

o/s/r foot brake slightly lower effort

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,097 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 21,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,893 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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FN55 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN55 PYJ, 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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FN55 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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