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FP55 HSY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,587 mi
Last recorded95,587 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HSY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,587 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 95,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Torsion bar missing and directional control affected 1 of 2, has been sawn off, (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,326 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,889 miles

The rear torsion bar mountings are very rusty.

The steering rack is damp.

There is a lot of oil on the back of the engine.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 60,889 miles

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

The rear torsion bar mountings are very rusty.

The steering rack is damp.

There is a lot of oil on the back of the engine.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 56,648 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

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

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

nearside side indicater lense is missing.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,648 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

nearside side indicater lense is missing.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,136 miles

both rear tyres, sidewall rubber is perished and cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,906 miles

Oil leak

under side of vehicle muddy and corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 46,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

under side of vehicle muddy and corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,927 miles

both front tyres have worn on inner tread edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,422 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,422 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,815 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 5 Dec 2008 23,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

engine oil leak.

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 HSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP55 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

FP55 HSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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