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YF55 FCE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,407 mi
Last recorded127,407 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FCE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 127,407 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 127,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 125,127 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 125,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,396 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 119,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,118 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2015 112,118 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,899 miles

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

passenger side of windscreen has slight discolouring of the laminate outside the arc of the wipers

Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,885 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 92,885 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,603 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,520 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 36,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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YF55 FCE 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 58.8%.

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 YF55 FCE, 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 YF55 FCE registered?

YF55 FCE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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