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FY55 FHT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,030 mi
Last recorded90,030 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FHT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 90,030 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 90,027 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,700 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 85,698 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,665 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,784 miles

Rear back box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,626 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,677 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 51,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,279 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,397 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,119 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,496 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,098 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 FHT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FHT, 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 FY55 FHT registered?

FY55 FHT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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