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FV05 HFO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,512 mi
Last recorded87,512 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HFO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 87,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 86,075 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,469 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,863 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 80,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,782 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 78,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts all round tread edge. is also heavily scrubbed ?. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking round tread edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL tyres under-inflated. rectified to facilitate accurate brake test. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,395 miles

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

Offside Rear sensor wire bracket broken

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 77,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sensor wire bracket broken

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,762 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 75,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also heavily worn on edge and worn to 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 73,956 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2018 73,951 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,168 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively plus service brake effort at 51%, min 50%. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,019 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jul 2015 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2014 64,582 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,096 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 59,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2011 56,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,051 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,346 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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FV05 HFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV05 HFO, 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 FV05 HFO registered?

FV05 HFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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