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RF55 PFX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,257 mi
Last recorded174,257 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 PFX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 174,257 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 154,385 miles

headlamps clouding,oil spill,ns reg lamp inop,nsf trackrod end play,sills rusting

Pass 23 Sep 2017 153,931 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 153,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,330 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s n/s (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 153,330 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s n/s (2.5.B.2b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 140,967 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 140,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 127,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 127,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 115,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 101,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

air-bag tell tale on

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers split

Fail 14 Oct 2011 101,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

air-bag tell tale on

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers split

Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 86,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,210 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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RF55 PFX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF55 PFX, 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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RF55 PFX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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