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FX55 YBW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YBW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 65,580 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,023 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 62,012 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 60,343 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 58,835 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Some indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 58,835 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Some indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Valve stem seriously damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,313 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 57,313 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,218 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 56,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid pipe to offside rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,852 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 54,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge and bad cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge and bad cracking (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre valves perished

Fail 19 Oct 2016 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge and bad cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge and bad cracking (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,341 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres have signs of perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,626 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,479 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle due service inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2012 44,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle due service inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,955 miles

service interval warning icon illuminated on dash

Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,082 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)

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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FX55 YBW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FX55 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX55 YBW registered?

FX55 YBW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is FX55 YBW safe to buy?

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