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FG05 PYJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

160,350 mi
Last recorded160,350 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 160,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 155,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 148,983 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 148,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 144,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 144,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 139,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2021 139,482 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,588 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 136,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring out of cups DANGEROUS TO DRIVE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 131,847 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around injector leak off pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer entry pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 131,846 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive around injector leak off pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer entry pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just passes (4.1.E.1)

diesel injector spill pipes are damp

Fail 26 Feb 2018 125,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just passes (4.1.E.1)

diesel injector spill pipes are damp

Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,181 miles

front tyres worn outside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 91,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust robber mount poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,482 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f/tyre slightly cut outer wall

n/s/wiper poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,661 miles

offside front tyre sidewall split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 68,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre sidewall split

Pass 27 May 2010 59,272 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 41,681 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

nail in tyre offside rear

Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,324 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tYRE Sidewall worn

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,324 miles

o/s/r tYRE Sidewall worn

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,713 miles

advise front brake disc wear

advise offside rear tyre side wall worn

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 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYJ, 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 FG05 PYJ registered?

FG05 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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