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FY55 XDF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,529 mi
Last recorded177,529 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XDF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 177,529 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 177,506 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 172,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Rack end has slight play not detected at the wheel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 172,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Rack end has slight play not detected at the wheel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 166,895 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 166,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 157,934 miles

Advise exhaust centre box outer skin insecure and corroded

Advise rear brake balance at 25% difference and near required limit

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 145,036 miles

Advise noted exhaust centre silencer external corrosion.

Advise noted slight wheel bearing roughness to nearside front hub - not excessive

Pass 5 Nov 2013 133,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 125,722 miles

Advise exhaust centre box section corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 113,790 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 113,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 98,166 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,166 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,717 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 79,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,829 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,829 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 XDF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

FY55 XDF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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