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FV55 HBC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,066 mi
Last recorded132,066 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HBC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 132,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,560 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 125,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,460 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 122,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,865 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,522 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,600 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 110,595 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. SEAT BACK BROKEN FROM SEAT BASE (6.2.A.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,930 miles

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

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2014 99,424 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 99,424 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,899 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 80,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,851 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,289 miles

Wipers not 100%

Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,430 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,433 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 HBC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV55 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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