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FV55 FBE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,652 mi
Last recorded93,652 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FBE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 93,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under body covered in under seal (rear sills)

Fail 23 Apr 2024 93,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Under body covered in under seal (rear sills)

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,852 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 83,852 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 78,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,678 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,040 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 57,040 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack top (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 51,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,622 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,925 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,925 miles

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

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracking with age

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,764 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 38,764 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,522 miles

BOTH front brake discs well worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,642 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,427 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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FV55 FBE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FV55 FBE, 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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FV55 FBE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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