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DG05 FCV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

109,075 mi
Last recorded109,075 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FCV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 109,075 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 109,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 106,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,064 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 105,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 103,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,585 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 102,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,684 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,889 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 99,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 10 Nov 2017 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

AUX belt worn

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

front wipers slight smear

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,386 miles

both wing repeaters slightly white

radiator leaking

Pass 21 May 2015 89,548 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 78,990 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 78,990 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 68,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 68,004 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 55,635 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 55,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 6 May 2011 41,994 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 41,990 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 29,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,732 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2008 10,046 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,601 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 9,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DG05 FCV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 DG05 FCV, 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 DG05 FCV registered?

DG05 FCV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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