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HW55 FFS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,709 mi
Last recorded106,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FFS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 106,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,822 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 95,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,295 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perrish on outer sidewall.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,015 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 80,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid warning light on dash intermittantly

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,081 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,027 miles

There is evidence of a slight leak from the N/S/R wheel cylinder.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,606 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre flat / punctured.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,690 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front wiper blade deteriorated at edge

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 FFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFS, 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 HW55 FFS registered?

HW55 FFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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