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FY05 UHP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,451 mi
Last recorded140,451 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UHP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 140,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 134,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 134,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,120 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2022 119,316 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,671 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Underside and components undersealed restricting full inspection of all components and / or repairs

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,207 miles

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

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,623 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms o/s and n/s rear bushes("P" bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,623 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms o/s and n/s rear bushes("P" bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 72,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,828 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 64,034 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 56,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded [recommend renewal]

Fail 16 Jun 2009 42,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded [recommend renewal]

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,626 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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FY05 UHP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY05 UHP, 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 FY05 UHP registered?

FY05 UHP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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