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FP05 UVW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,530 mi
Last recorded101,530 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 101,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt buckle casing missing.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension axle beam corroded

offside and nearside front tyre treads cracking

Fail 13 May 2026 101,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension axle beam corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner and outer sill areas

offside and nearside front tyre treads cracking

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discolored

Pass 30 May 2025 98,749 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer has Corrosion Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Metal Strap Cracked/Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotch/Rough on Rotation (causing spring wind up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and Play Felt in Steering Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam Axle Badly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills have Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles Steel Road Wheels Inner Rims are Corroded

Fail 22 May 2025 98,739 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer has Corrosion Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Metal Strap Cracked/Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotch/Rough on Rotation (causing spring wind up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and Play Felt in Steering Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam Axle Badly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills have Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles Steel Road Wheels Inner Rims are Corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 96,848 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer has Corrosion Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Metal Mounting Strap Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Knotchy on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheel

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Worn on Inner Teads and Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 96,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer has Corrosion Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Metal Mounting Strap Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Knotchy on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheel

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Worn on Inner Teads and Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer has Corrosion Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Metal Strap Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy/Spring Wind Up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension Beam Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking/Perishing and Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 96,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer has Corrosion Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Metal Strap Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy/Spring Wind Up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension Beam Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking/Perishing and Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 94,378 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2022 91,688 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush also corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush also corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive around timing belt casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer strap corroded (exhaust still supported but likely to break)

Fail 14 Jul 2020 87,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer strap corroded (exhaust still supported but likely to break)

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,768 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 76,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,726 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,717 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,389 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,658 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 45,658 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,573 miles

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

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

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)

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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FP05 UVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP05 UVW, 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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FP05 UVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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