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FX55 YBS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,753 mi
Last recorded150,753 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YBS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 150,753 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (arch covers)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch seams both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH rear mounting points covered in seam sealer. unable to inspect (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear floor, axle,rear valance,chassis has been covered in sealer and paint

Fail 23 Nov 2020 150,739 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting patched with insuffient welding (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting patched with insuffient welding (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (arch covers)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch seams both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear floor, axle,rear valance,chassis has been covered in sealer and paint

Pass 13 Nov 2019 148,940 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 145,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 145,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 142,091 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipes(both) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 111,591 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

no rear seats fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2015 111,576 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

no rear seats fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,578 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

no rear seats fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,824 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,359 miles

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,603 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,717 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FX55 YBS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FX55 YBS, 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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FX55 YBS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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