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EK05 YXM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,027 mi
Last recorded186,027 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YXM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 186,027 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

underbody and suspension corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2026 186,026 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

underbody and suspension corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2025 178,819 miles

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2025 178,818 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2024 167,727 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

slight play in osf link and osf bottom ball joint

Fail 26 Apr 2024 167,727 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in osf link and osf bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2023 155,165 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

chip in windscreen

oil leak

suspension corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2023 155,004 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes have protective coatings

chip in windscreen

oil leak

suspension corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2022 143,993 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 141,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 136,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 134,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 131,798 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 129,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,971 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 123,597 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 120,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 117,571 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 117,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 104,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK05 YXM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK05 YXM, 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 EK05 YXM registered?

EK05 YXM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 YXM safe to buy?

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