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FP55 HFS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,457 mi
Last recorded136,457 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HFS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle bearing worn

Fail 23 Sep 2019 136,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle bearing worn

Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,586 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 123,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,233 miles

front brake pads becoming low

rear exhaust outer skin becoming corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,145 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,145 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,428 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,883 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,924 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,951 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,537 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,176 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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FP55 HFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP55 HFS, 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 FP55 HFS registered?

FP55 HFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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