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FY55 SFJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

205,465 mi
Last recorded205,465 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 205,465 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 205,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 201,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 200,943 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 198,295 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 192,286 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 183,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 173,223 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 156,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 146,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 136,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 122,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 107,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,437 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 75,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,244 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 SFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

FY55 SFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 SFJ safe to buy?

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