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EX05 FKB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,909 mi
Last recorded124,909 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FKB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 124,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 119,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 112,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling Shock absorber base fouling brake pipe on lock too lock check (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,820 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 89,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,978 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,416 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,317 miles

front brake pads over 50% worn

front tyres bald on edges 185/65/15

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,589 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

slight movement between the shaft and steering wheel.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 74,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

slight movement between the shaft and steering wheel.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre bald on outer tread. 185/65/15

offside front tyre just starting to wear slightly on inner and outer edges of tread.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,185 miles

nearside front tyre wall perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,333 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,203 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres are starting to perish/crack

vehicle is fitted with lower engine cover

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,519 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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EX05 FKB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EX05 FKB, 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 EX05 FKB registered?

EX05 FKB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is EX05 FKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FKB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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