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FN55 UBY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UBY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 148,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 148,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 145,949 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 145,949 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Leaking (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Both top bearings rough (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 139,764 miles

Both Rear Sliding Door Outer Handles Deteriorated, Operate As Intended

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Inner Sills And Axle Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing Corroded, No Sharp Edges

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 139,764 miles

Both Rear Sliding Door Outer Handles Deteriorated, Operate As Intended

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Inner Sills And Axle Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing Corroded, No Sharp Edges

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 137,336 miles

Both rear Doors outer handles are deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 133,557 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 126,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2019 126,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 113,016 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 103,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2017 103,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,677 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 96,677 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Front windscreen washers mis directed

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,327 miles

N/s front seat belt cover missing but not affecting operation.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,630 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 62,604 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,777 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,751 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,380 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 UBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 UBY, 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 FN55 UBY registered?

FN55 UBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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