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FG05 KNF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,766 mi
Last recorded81,766 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KNF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 81,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 80,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 78,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 77,486 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 77,486 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 75,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,110 miles

engine bay misting in oil

Fail 3 Sep 2020 72,110 miles

engine bay misting in oil

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,773 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,612 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,524 miles

o/s front damper misting in oil

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,753 miles

o/s rear door damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear door damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2013 41,659 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front axle tyre walls showing signs of perishing/crazeing eveident

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,659 miles

front axle tyre walls showing signs of perishing/crazeing eveident

Pass 7 Apr 2012 37,701 miles

Oil leak

front tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,032 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in trear and on sidewalls

Fail 18 Mar 2010 26,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres has age related cracking

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

indicators not self cancelling

off side rear light cluster slightly insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,338 miles

all four tyres has age related cracking

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

indicators not self cancelling

off side rear light cluster slightly insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,685 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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FG05 KNF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FG05 KNF, 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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FG05 KNF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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