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FY55 LCG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LCG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,002 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 83,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 83,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seat belt slightly slow to reel in

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)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly worn on both shoulders

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,443 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,432 miles

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 LCG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LCG, 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 LCG registered?

FY55 LCG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is FY55 LCG safe to buy?

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