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EJ55 FVZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

169,173 mi
Last recorded169,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 169,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 167,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 164,351 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 164,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 161,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 158,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 152,208 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded, rear

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2020 148,828 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2019 140,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 140,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 128,050 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jul 2018 128,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2017 116,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak Looks like sump bung

Fail 17 Jul 2017 116,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak Looks like sump bung

Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jul 2016 102,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,735 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,211 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,281 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,999 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,460 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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EJ55 FVZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EJ55 FVZ, 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 EJ55 FVZ registered?

EJ55 FVZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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