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DE05 KYB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,288 mi
Last recorded68,288 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KYB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,288 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 68,288 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 64,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,553 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 59,553 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 55,845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,392 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,398 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low 175/65-14 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 43,398 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low 175/65-14 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,539 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 15 Mar 2013 28,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,303 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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DE05 KYB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc 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 DE05 KYB, 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 DE05 KYB registered?

DE05 KYB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DE05 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 KYB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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