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FP55 VYG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,638 mi
Last recorded119,638 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VYG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 119,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

all underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,502 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 99,539 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,804 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

underside of vehicle covered in soil

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,789 miles

front suspension corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,852 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,572 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,812 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,805 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,366 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 27 Nov 2009 60,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,811 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 VYG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

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

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