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FL55 ERJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,997 mi
Last recorded73,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 ERJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 73,997 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,837 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 73,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (175/70 R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 72,503 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 72,503 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 70,562 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 70,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 66,748 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 66,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,611 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 65,569 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,522 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 64,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,886 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,804 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 50,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015
Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,366 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 39,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,927 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,687 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 27,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,919 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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FL55 ERJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL55 ERJ, 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 FL55 ERJ registered?

FL55 ERJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 ERJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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