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FL05 HPJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,981 mi
Last recorded129,981 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 HPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 129,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 127,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2024 124,785 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 124,785 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 118,091 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,064 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing on edges

some corrosion under vehicle in places

Fail 16 Mar 2022 114,064 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (switch) (2.1.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing on edges

some corrosion under vehicle in places

Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,839 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

both front tyres worn on edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 84,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer starting to fracture (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,730 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component switch in pipe (2.3.3b)

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

all tyres wearing low on edges

front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,149 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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FL05 HPJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FL05 HPJ, 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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FL05 HPJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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