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HW55 FSC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,248 mi
Last recorded127,248 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FSC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,248 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 127,248 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,786 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,093 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 83,850 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 83,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,868 miles

nearside rear tyre cracken on inside edge but not to cords

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,155 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,718 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 FSC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW55 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

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

Is HW55 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 FSC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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