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GY05 SYT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,388 mi
Last recorded143,388 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 SYT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 143,388 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2026 143,147 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,423 miles

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

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

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))

Rear rear beam axle corroded but not weakened

oil leak rear rocker cover

Fail 8 Aug 2025 134,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear rear beam axle corroded but not weakened

oil leak rear rocker cover

Pass 7 Aug 2024 132,141 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 130,659 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 130,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear service and parking brake performance lower than offside

Pass 3 Aug 2022 128,582 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 128,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 126,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed rubber badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 123,199 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 123,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring detached (1.1.17 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,612 miles

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Aug 2019 120,612 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,443 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,192 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2017 109,192 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,001 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 103,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,114 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 97,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,085 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 85,990 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,450 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,295 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 77,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,654 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 Jun 2010 57,059 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 57,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,318 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,918 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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GY05 SYT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY05 SYT, 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 GY05 SYT registered?

GY05 SYT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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