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SO55 FSC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,765 mi
Last recorded117,765 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FSC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 117,765 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect fronts are low (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both full front to rears just passing low mot criteria (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight also noise (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 117,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect fronts are low (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both full front to rears just passing low mot criteria (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight also noise (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 112,338 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 112,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 105,448 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise noise from the o/s/f possible top strut mounting

advise steering rack movement

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 26 May 2015 99,224 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 99,224 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 91,880 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise front tyre edges wearing

slight play in the steering coupling

Fail 20 May 2014 91,880 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise front tyre edges wearing

advise no foot brake check

slight play in the steering coupling

Pass 30 May 2013 84,582 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspect front brake pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,422 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise no clear check on all brake pipes ..plastic coating...

Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise front strut mountings getting tight and noisey

advise no clear check on all brake pipes ..plastic coating...

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no clear check on pads

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 59,721 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SO55 FSC 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 SO55 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 SO55 FSC registered?

SO55 FSC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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