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FY55 FGF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,629 mi
Last recorded173,629 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FGF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 173,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 168,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 156,988 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside image poor

Fail 9 Sep 2016 156,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside image poor

Pass 9 Sep 2015 151,055 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 151,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 145,757 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 136,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 136,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 128,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 117,362 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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 107,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 92,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,402 miles

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

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

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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FY55 FGF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY55 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

FY55 FGF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is FY55 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 FGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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