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HY55 YCR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,633 mi
Last recorded161,633 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 161,633 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 161,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 160,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspension corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2025 160,157 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 159,102 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 159,075 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 157,887 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 157,887 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 157,050 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 157,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 156,035 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 156,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 151,988 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 151,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2018 148,804 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 148,801 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 141,124 miles

Front engine water leak [poss rad]

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 141,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front engine water leak [poss rad]

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 139,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 139,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 127,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chip in widscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2013 115,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 102,470 miles

brake pedal rubber worn and just passes test

front registration plate damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2012 102,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn and just passes test

front registration plate damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,127 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 88,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,882 miles

Small chip within drivers view but not in excess of 10mm at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s front bold on inner edge.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 75,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small chip within drivers view but not in excess of 10mm at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s front bold on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 67,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 67,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,064 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2008 57,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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HY55 YCR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HY55 YCR, 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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HY55 YCR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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