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FN55 UBR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,474 mi
Last recorded155,474 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UBR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 155,474 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 155,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded snapped . (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 147,780 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 147,618 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,360 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 140,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 132,536 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,033 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 121,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,331 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 110,331 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,474 miles

Coolant leak SLIGHT FROM PIPE TO OIL COOLER ()

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,474 miles

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

Coolant leak SLIGHT FROM PIPE TO OIL COOLER ()

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 97,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 91,855 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 91,855 miles

Stop lamp not working non x 3 (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended brake lights (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 88,633 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 81,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,296 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,405 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 67,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,570 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UBR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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