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FV55 HJC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,985 mi
Last recorded112,985 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HJC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2024 112,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi not secure and fouling tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2023 101,184 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 101,078 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose not secured correctly

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid length support is missing but system is supported either side of the mid length (6.1.2 (a))

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

wheel trims fitted throughout=preventing full brake/hub inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2022 90,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mid length support is missing but system is supported either side of the mid length (6.1.2 (a))

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

wheel trims fitted throughout=preventing full brake/hub inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,291 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid hanger broken but system still has support either side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower ball joint gaiters perished on the drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

wheel trims fitted throughout preventing full brake /hub inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2021 83,163 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail is badly corroded/holed and deformed in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective mid hanger broken but system still has support either side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower ball joint gaiters perished on the drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

wheel trims fitted throughout preventing full brake /hub inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,484 miles

crack in screen but doesn't effect view of road

o/s chassis rail corroded BORDERLINE

o/s/f drop link gaitor perished BORDERLINE

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge BORDERLINE

Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,511 miles

n/s/r indicator starting to loose colour

o/s chassis rail corroded BORDERLINE

o/s/f drop link bottom gaitor damaged but still stops the ingress of dirt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play detected in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2018 59,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,038 miles

Offside Front wing corrosded

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,839 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,597 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,671 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 33,671 miles

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

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

o/s/f disc very heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,798 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 29,798 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,712 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,789 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,767 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

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 HJC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HJC, 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 FV55 HJC registered?

FV55 HJC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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