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FX05 YSY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,037 mi
Last recorded45,037 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YSY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 45,037 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 45,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced section of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler tube to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 45,018 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 45,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,592 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,295 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 41,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,232 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 39,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,345 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 37,343 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% out (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,715 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 35,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,671 miles

f/n/s tyres has small cracks in wall

Fail 19 Mar 2015 31,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/n/s tyres has small cracks in wall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all tyres have small cracks

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,142 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 22 Mar 2012 24,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,856 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 21,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,761 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,493 miles

offside rear inner tyre wall damaged

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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FX05 YSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX05 YSY, 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 FX05 YSY registered?

FX05 YSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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