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FN55 VSX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,069 mi
Last recorded108,069 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VSX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective NOT SAFE TO USE ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 108,069 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S AND N/S REAR BUSHES SEPERATING /PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective NOT SAFE TO USE ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other parts of visible brake pipe from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front ecu & holder is hanging freely , not attached to vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

spanner light / service light on dash

Fail 18 Jun 2018 102,997 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other parts of visible brake pipe from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front ecu & holder is hanging freely , not attached to vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

spanner light / service light on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,766 miles

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,743 miles

high level stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox rubbers broken

Fail 17 Jun 2016 91,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox rubbers broken

high level stop light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,314 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,119 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 56,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,433 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VSX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VSX, 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 VSX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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