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FL55 JYC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

124,061 mi
Last recorded124,061 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 JYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 124,061 miles

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 17 Mar 2026 123,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,376 miles

Front registration cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 113,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached LOOSE IN HUB (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER AND ROTTED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE MISSING

REART AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,875 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached balljoint spindle moving in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear Valance badly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 100,838 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear Valance badly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 95,556 miles

Front unable to see front brake pads with wheel trims fitted

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 95,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front unable to see front brake pads with wheel trims fitted

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 89,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 83,138 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 83,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2018 76,189 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 25 May 2018 76,189 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2017 70,174 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk cover damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 70,174 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk cover damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust centre mounting broken

Pass 26 May 2016 62,614 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 56,508 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perrished

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 50,932 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 43,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,137 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,259 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Mar 2010 37,725 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,725 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,267 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 JYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

FL55 JYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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