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LR55 FYV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,575 mi
Last recorded150,575 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 150,575 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corrorred

Fail 5 Sep 2019 147,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 139,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 139,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 129,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,927 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 113,927 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,356 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 106,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 96,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre cracked on wall.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 85,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre cracked on wall.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 78,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,911 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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LR55 FYV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel 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 LR55 FYV, 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 LR55 FYV registered?

LR55 FYV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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