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DU05 FZB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,612 mi
Last recorded41,612 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FZB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,612 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 41,612 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 39,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 34,469 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour n/s/f and o/s/r and o/s/r and n/s/r incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 30,539 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 30,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment N/S/F seat removed. (7.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 28,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres have age related cracking to the tread area.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,318 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 19,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange requires reseal (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,537 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 17,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,603 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 13,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 10,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 8,776 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 6,832 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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DU05 FZB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU05 FZB, 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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DU05 FZB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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