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FN55 VSZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,313 mi
Last recorded71,313 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,313 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 71,363 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Badly scratched in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated part of a 5 missing (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn and tread badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes very noisy, advise drums removed to check shoes for wear

Steering system slightly rough power steering faulty, but works (2.2.D.1)

Front brake discs are very badly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,054 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 54,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs starting to lip

high level stop light in complete

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 11 May 2015 54,858 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs starting to lip

high level stop light in complete

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,834 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 40,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,285 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,732 miles

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2011 31,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 29,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres slightly perished

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 4 Sep 2009 24,908 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres slightly perished

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,197 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 VSZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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