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HW55 FPU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,973 mi
Last recorded126,973 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

nearside tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2022 126,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit inner edge(1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,887 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 118,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,197 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To mid hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under body starting to corrode - axle

Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To mid hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under body starting to corrode - axle

Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing rough

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 105,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit, outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing rough

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm balding on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine, cam cover vicinity ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 98,397 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine, cam cover vicinity ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,684 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 94,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,289 miles

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

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

Nearside front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak rear of engine

Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 78,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,218 miles

rear tyres cracking in side walls

Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,218 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,885 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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HW55 FPU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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