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PE55 FVA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,700 mi
Last recorded146,700 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 FVA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 146,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

horn just working

Pass 26 Jun 2020 145,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 142,480 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 26,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 131,522 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 131,522 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 119,356 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 May 2017 119,356 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 109,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,486 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 96,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jul 2014 78,437 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,616 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 62,616 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,736 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack and wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre starting to crack and wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion to rear silencers outer skin

Pass 8 May 2012 57,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,741 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 43,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,488 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,418 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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PE55 FVA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PE55 FVA, 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 PE55 FVA registered?

PE55 FVA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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