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FG55 ULR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,320 mi
Last recorded121,320 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ULR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 121,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 12 Sep 2025 121,315 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 115,485 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 114,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,163 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,731 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 107,931 miles

Offside some corrosion to outter sill

eml light on

some juddering on power sterring

Fail 25 Jan 2018 107,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside some corrosion to outter sill

eml light on

some juddering on power sterring

Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,531 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 107,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,098 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 107,097 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,237 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 105,207 miles

Oil leak

sump damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,402 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 98,362 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 98,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

under bonnet fuse box loose

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,213 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,189 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 51,568 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 ULR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

FG55 ULR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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