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FG55 EDP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,577 mi
Last recorded167,577 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EDP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 167,577 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 167,577 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 167,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 164,111 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 164,074 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing End nut securing pin missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 161,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 161,917 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened STRUT TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 160,416 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/ S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN RUN OF PIPES IN CLIPS TO WARDS THE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S FRONT OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 156,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 156,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 153,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LOCATED AT JUNCTION OF MAIN RUN AT REAR OF VEHICLE AND REAR FLEX TO HUBS IN RETAINING CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 153,460 miles

Position lamp not working N/S REAR. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM O/S FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LOCATED AT JUNCTION OF MAIN RUN AT REAR OF VEHICLE AND REAR FLEX TO HUBS IN RETAINING CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 150,384 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 147,209 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 147,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 146,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 146,286 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 143,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 141,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

matrix leaking

Fail 19 May 2014 141,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

matrix leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2012 141,138 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 141,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 124,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,517 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 86,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,052 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 61,051 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EDP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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