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FL55 OBG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,022 mi
Last recorded142,022 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 142,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 136,507 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 129,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 129,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 125,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 125,528 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking ON ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,574 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 118,571 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 105,607 miles

Central Front one power steering pipe bracket missing but pipe is secure

Nearside Rear beam axle corrosion

Offside Rear beam axle corrosion

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 101,238 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle,and torsion bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,028 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 98,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,820 miles

oil eak

servo not delivering full pressure

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 81,777 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid low (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil eak

servo not delivering full pressure

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,182 miles

Oil leak

servo not delivering full pressure

Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,182 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Oil leak

servo not delivering full pressure

Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,294 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing outter edges

Fail 16 Jan 2014 70,130 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing outter edges

brake warning lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,190 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,714 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 63,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,103 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)

Pass 15 May 2009 59,485 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 59,485 miles

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

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 OBG 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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

FL55 OBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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