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YF55 FCN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,349 mi
Last recorded116,349 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FCN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s registraion plate lamp lens missing.

o/s rear door does not open from inside.

passenger airbag is switched off.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 116,347 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s rear door does not open from inside.

passenger airbag is switched off.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,401 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s mirror glass deteriorated and does not provide a view to the rear.

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly.

spare wheel carrier secured with tie strap.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 100,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s mirror glass deteriorated and does not provide a view to the rear.

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly.

spare wheel carrier secured with tie strap.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,763 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2012 84,475 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off side wiper smearing slightly

service due??

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,384 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,384 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake pads wearing low..

nearside front tyre on 1.7mm outer 3/4 band, but worn lower outer tread pattern to outer sidewall

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 FCN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

YF55 FCN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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