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RJ55 FKG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 FKG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 77,396 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 77,079 miles

Offside Front Wheel tight to rotate by hand

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2025 77,079 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Switch requires holding to bring lights down, but returns to higher position when released regardless of setting scelected (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel tight to rotate by hand

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 76,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 75,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted

Fail 16 May 2022 75,406 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box heavily corroded and strap is broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,527 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 74,527 miles

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater not working n.s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,006 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,790 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,597 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

oil leek

service light on

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,137 miles

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

Nearside n/s number plate glass missing

Offside oil leak engine

o/s/r brake pad poorly fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 60,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,238 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,406 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,904 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s repeater loose

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,282 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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RJ55 FKG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RJ55 FKG, 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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RJ55 FKG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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