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FL05 UKB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,654 mi
Last recorded87,654 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UKB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 87,654 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 87,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,183 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 76,461 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 76,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 76,455 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,885 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,517 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,035 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016
Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,589 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,648 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,867 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,296 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres are perished with age

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,436 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 64,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

front number ploate slightly damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres both slightly perished on outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre is a 175/65/14 the offside front is 175/65/14C

Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,596 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all four tyres are deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,596 miles

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

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

all four tyres are deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,122 miles

front number plate is cracked

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 UKB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL05 UKB, 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 FL05 UKB registered?

FL05 UKB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is FL05 UKB safe to buy?

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