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FL55 OAW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OAW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 121,017 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 121,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,852 miles

o/s sill corroded outside specified limit.

Fail 18 Oct 2024 116,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s sill corroded outside specified limit.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,417 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 109,414 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,644 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 105,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,330 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2020 102,325 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system goes into calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,436 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 99,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,572 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 88,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,023 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,987 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,236 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,583 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,784 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 OAW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

FL55 OAW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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