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FY55 FFP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FFP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 102,045 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 102,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,278 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 99,258 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,983 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,245 miles

Offside Front vehicle sill damaged

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 91,170 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front vehicle sill damaged

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 84,014 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,437 miles

Outer sills corroding

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,337 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 74,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,053 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,092 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 59,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,515 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,460 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,460 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,621 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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FY55 FFP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FY55 FFP, 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 FY55 FFP registered?

FY55 FFP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 FFP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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