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LY55 FGU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,610 mi
Last recorded159,610 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 FGU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 159,610 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 159,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 146,167 miles

Centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has flat spots

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 129,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 18 Dec 2013 114,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 114,490 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,860 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 18 Dec 2012 98,860 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,819 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,023 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 57,023 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,000 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 43,000 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cracks on both rear tyres.

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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LY55 FGU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LY55 FGU, 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 LY55 FGU registered?

LY55 FGU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LY55 FGU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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