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LV55 YLG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

167,516 mi
Last recorded167,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YLG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 167,516 miles

Rear Seats folded down.

Fail 28 Jul 2026 167,516 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Seats folded down.

Pass 22 Aug 2025 152,625 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 152,625 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,568 miles

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

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

Rear Rear seats folded down.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 118,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 101,093 miles

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 27 Sep 2021 82,083 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,597 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,715 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 60,715 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,828 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 56,828 miles

Power steering component leaking switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,797 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,720 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component switch (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2014 39,184 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,503 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 35,503 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,033 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,123 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,648 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,493 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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LV55 YLG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LV55 YLG, 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 LV55 YLG registered?

LV55 YLG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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