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HV05 YSM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,668 mi
Last recorded41,668 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YSM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,668 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear suspension has corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2025 41,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Fail 14 Mar 2024 41,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,818 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Fail 16 Mar 2022 39,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,050 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 37,345 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coils springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,753 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,355 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,466 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 4,619 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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HV05 YSM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV05 YSM, 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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HV05 YSM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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