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FD55 YWE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,996 mi
Last recorded179,996 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YWE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 179,996 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 179,996 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 164,929 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 147,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 134,094 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,202 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 124,957 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Not repairable / Pressure low

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

Screenwash control lever difficult to operate/slightly faulty

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,928 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 12 %

Engine ; Oil leak , Level low

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 4 Aug 2017 113,928 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 12 %

Engine ; Oil leak , Level low

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,947 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,945 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,986 miles

osf top suspension mount noisy

Fail 2 Aug 2014 100,800 miles

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

exhaust corroded/but ok

minor oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2014 100,800 miles

exhaust corroded/but ok

minor oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 86,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,128 miles

chipped windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2010 64,789 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,751 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (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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FD55 YWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FD55 YWE, 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 FD55 YWE registered?

FD55 YWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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