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FP55 LSL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,263 mi
Last recorded98,263 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 LSL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,263 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front-Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides taped (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both seat belt buckle plastic housings missing (7.1.2 (d))

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,687 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 93,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,798 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 88,798 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,427 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 83,427 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,538 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,153 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 72,126 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 45,530 miles

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

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

advise front disc's worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,530 miles

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

advise front disc's worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,231 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,290 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 32,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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 LSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

FP55 LSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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