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FH54 MLO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

41,607 mi
Last recorded41,607 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 MLO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 41,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 39,954 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 39,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 38,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 36,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,145 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 36,129 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,988 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 34,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,206 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,286 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 33,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,294 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 32,294 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,513 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 30,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,282 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 29,258 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,324 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,115 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 19,302 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 19,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,146 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,197 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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FH54 MLO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FH54 MLO, 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 FH54 MLO registered?

FH54 MLO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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