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LY55 DNX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,701 mi
Last recorded129,701 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 DNX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 129,701 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 129,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 128,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 126,518 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 126,517 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 124,289 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,225 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,220 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 109,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2016 102,304 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 97,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front Tyre worn on edges

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished & has deep cuts can not see ply or cords

Fail 7 May 2015 97,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front Tyre worn on edges

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished & has deep cuts can not see ply or cords

Pass 6 May 2014 89,602 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside Windscreen washer jet requires adjustment

rear (both) Tyre(s) are perished

Fail 7 May 2013 80,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front Tyre has a thorn in it

offside front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 80,387 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front Tyre has a thorn in it

offside front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 70,346 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 70,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 61,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 52,350 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 46,629 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,400 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

excessive engine oil leak

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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LY55 DNX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LY55 DNX, 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 LY55 DNX registered?

LY55 DNX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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