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FV54 UMD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,312 mi
Last recorded128,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UMD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 128,312 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 128,298 miles

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

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 125,124 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 125,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,465 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 121,464 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,317 miles

both rear shockers slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,418 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 116,415 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 115,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 115,086 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 113,416 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,359 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 111,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,660 miles

all four tyres has slight cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,673 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 13 Jan 2014 93,245 miles

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

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

n/s rear light lense broken

Fail 13 Jan 2014 93,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s rear light lense broken

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,623 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,943 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

wipers split at ends

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,943 miles

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

front discs worn and corroded

wipers split at ends

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,398 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s rear tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,435 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,549 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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FV54 UMD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FV54 UMD, 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 FV54 UMD registered?

FV54 UMD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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