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FG55 ECT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

97,921 mi
Last recorded97,921 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

unable to see condition of the front brake pads

Fail 16 Jan 2026 97,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

unable to see condition of the front brake pads

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,421 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 97,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 96,683 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 96,085 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,338 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,539 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 93,539 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,182 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 91,182 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,609 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 86,604 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,597 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 81,594 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,030 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,912 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,308 miles

nearside front tyre perished on side wall

Fail 9 Jan 2014 68,308 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,738 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 65,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,614 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jan 2012 62,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,029 miles

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 7 Jan 2011 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,286 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 43,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG55 ECT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 FG55 ECT, 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 FG55 ECT registered?

FG55 ECT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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