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HW55 FFN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

109,518 mi
Last recorded109,518 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FFN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 109,518 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r outer door handle, non-std

rear brakes noisy in operation,, recommend check

Fail 20 Aug 2021 109,516 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brakes noisy in operation,, recommend check

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,510 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,230 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres, worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

recommend having tyre pressures and steering track checked

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,912 miles

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

o/s/f wing panel, slight damage

rear exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

o/s/f wing panel, slight damage

rear exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/f wing panel slight dent

Fail 24 Jul 2017 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/f wing panel slight dent

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (6.3.1d)

front brake pads look 2/3 worn,, recommend check

o/s/f wing panel slight damage

recommend check steering track

Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside 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)

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (6.3.1d)

front brake pads look 2/3 worn,, recommend check

o/s/f wing panel slight damage

recommend check steering track

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,991 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre, worn slightly on edges

offside front wing panel, slight damage

recommend closer check of front brake pads

Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre, worn slightly on edges

offside front wing panel, slight damage

recommend closer inspection of front brake pads,

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,648 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise condition of front undertray,, recommend attention

offside front wing panel slightly dented

Fail 21 Jul 2014 67,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise condition of front undertray,, recommend attention

offside front wing panel slightly dented

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,555 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise condition of front undertray

Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise condition of front undertray

recomemmd check steering track and tyre pressures

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,445 miles

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

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

advise operation of rear tailgate door, recommend check

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

recommend check steering track and tyre pressures

Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,445 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise operation of rear tailgate door, recommend check

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

recommend check steering track and tyre pressures

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,672 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 53,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,014 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 47,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,946 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 39,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre perrished and has nail in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,115 miles

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

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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HW55 FFN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HW55 FFN, 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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HW55 FFN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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