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FY55 FFS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FFS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 78,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 68,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 64,437 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 64,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,726 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,659 miles

wiper blade split but doesn't effect the view of the road

Fail 29 Jan 2016 59,659 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf bold outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf bold outside edge (4.1.E.1)

wiper blade split but doesn't effect the view of the road

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,051 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 55,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,455 miles

exhaust middle box bracket broken

Fail 10 Sep 2013 49,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust middle box bracket broken

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,865 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 37,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,394 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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FY55 FFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY55 FFS, 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 FY55 FFS registered?

FY55 FFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FY55 FFS safe to buy?

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