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LY05 SZT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

124,278 mi
Last recorded124,278 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 SZT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 124,278 miles

3part worn tyres fitted

Fail 27 May 2025 124,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 117,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 117,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 108,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 195/65/15/rear tyres 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 May 2023 108,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 195/65/15/rear tyres 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,748 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 Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,347 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 90,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,680 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,680 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,431 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 86,420 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,648 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perrished sidewalls

Fail 14 Nov 2017 85,638 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres perrished sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,227 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Engine cover loose and pulling dipstick out

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Ignition switch stiff in operation

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,447 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,323 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 65,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,006 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,446 miles

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

n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,446 miles

n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,030 miles

advise n/s/r indicator showing slight white light

advise rear belts not checked vehicle loaded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,469 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished, advise replacements.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,253 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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LY05 SZT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LY05 SZT, 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 LY05 SZT registered?

LY05 SZT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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