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2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,287 mi
Last recorded123,287 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SEO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 123,287 miles

OSF wheel arch is corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 123,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed engine noise idle very high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 122,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 sidewall damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/64/14 sidewall damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material patches of corrosion to brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside side mirror case missing

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

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

oil stains lower engine

Fail 5 Sep 2022 122,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear compensator to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air box rubbing through radiator

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs corroded

Front cross member damaged

Front subframe corroded

General oil leaks

Nearside 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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 121,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,133 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 119,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,987 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 116,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,128 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,711 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,710 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,739 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,457 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,457 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,147 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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

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FY55 SEO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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