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FG55 RTZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,357 mi
Last recorded98,357 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 95,416 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST RUBBING ON BODY OF VEHICLE

Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 86,388 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 83,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,389 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,968 miles

o/s rear wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2013 56,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

o/s rear wheel rim damaged on inner edge

steering tight on left hand lock

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,891 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,086 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,045 miles

O/S Door top hinge worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,498 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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FG55 RTZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FG55 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

FG55 RTZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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