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CP05 FBG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,020 mi
Last recorded155,020 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 FBG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 155,020 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 155,020 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 150,349 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 150,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 147,012 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

indicator stalk worn

Pass 7 Nov 2022 143,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OSF SB ANCHOR COVER MISSING,,INDECATOR STALK WORN,,205/55/16 X 4,,17 yr old/miles

Pass 2 Nov 2021 142,250 miles

INDECATOR SWITCH WORN,,REVERSE LIGHTS INOP,,205/55/16 X 4,,R/AXLE ETC VVHSC

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 142,250 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

INDECATOR SWITCH WORN,,REVERSE LIGHTS INOP,,205/55/16 X 4,,R/AXLE ETC VVHSC

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 140,227 miles

205/55/16 X 4,,R/AXLE VVHSC-PODOT-0MONITOR

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/SILL OS 30 ETC-PODOT-MOMNITOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 136,263 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE?..205/5/16 X 4,,CLUTCH OP HEAVY

Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,421 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,185/65/15 X 4,,,OS O/SILL HSC,-PODOT-MONIOTRO

Pass 13 May 2017 129,201 miles

185/65/15 X 4

CLUTCH OP KNOTCHY

OIL LEAK

OSF S/BELT ANCHOR COVER MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 12 May 2016 125,484 miles

185/65/15 X 4

CLUTCH OP HEAVY

INDECATOR/LIGHT SWITCH WORN

OSF SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 3 May 2016 125,484 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing WEBBING DAMAGED (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

185/65/15 X 4

CLUTCH OP HEAVY

INDECATOR/LIGHT SWITCH WORN

OSF SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 May 2015 121,852 miles

185/65/15 X 4

OSF SB ANCHOR COVER MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 14 May 2015 121,852 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

185/65/15 X 4

OSF SB ANCHOR COVER MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 May 2014 118,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 114,568 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 95,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,195 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 81,184 miles

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

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

O/S rear door exterior handle defective

Slight fraying o/s rear seat belt

Fail 23 Apr 2010 65,412 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,412 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 52,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,246 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,642 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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CP05 FBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP05 FBG, 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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CP05 FBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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