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FA05 GYU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,585 mi
Last recorded217,585 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 GYU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 217,585 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Underside of vehicle has been wax oiled inspection limited

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper limit of damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 217,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Underside of vehicle has been wax oiled inspection limited

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper limit of damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 198,737 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

vehicle wax oiled limiting inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2025 198,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

vehicle wax oiled limiting inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2024 187,412 miles

Offside underside chassis corroded

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

rear axle beam and tow bar wax oiled limiting inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2024 187,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front abs ring damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside underside chassis corroded

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

rear axle beam and tow bar wax oiled limiting inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2023 181,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mounting/bearing worn borderline

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear nearside and offside tyre wearing smooth at inner edge also perishing

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 168,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear silencer has been repaired with exhaust bandage gas tight

Pass 29 Jan 2021 159,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 143,335 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 131,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip deteriorating.

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

suspension and body covered in fresh underseal.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,636 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre feathered on both edges

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play found at road wheel

Offside Front tyre feathered on both edges

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension showing surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 89,984 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,461 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,461 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,661 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,247 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)

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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FA05 GYU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA05 GYU, 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 FA05 GYU registered?

FA05 GYU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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