CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD55 YTJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,243 mi
Last recorded157,243 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc
View full Citroen Berlingo reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 157,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 157,238 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 154,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 12 Jul 2023 151,840 miles

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

oil leak

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Fail 11 Jul 2023 151,834 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

oil leak

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 6 Dec 2021 146,329 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 7 Dec 2020 142,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 142,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 139,213 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,624 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 125,717 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 7 Dec 2017 125,717 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 108,377 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 108,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 100,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,185 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,864 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,215 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,438 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD55 YTJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD55 YTJ, 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

How do I check the history of BD55 YTJ?

You can check the full history of BD55 YTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD55 YTJ registered?

BD55 YTJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is BD55 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 YTJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD55 YTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD55 YTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.