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LY55 GUA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,643 mi
Last recorded143,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 GUA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 143,643 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 140,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 x 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s inner drive shaft seal leaking

spare wheel missing at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2024 136,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 136,242 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded in three places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Restricted view of front brake pads, strongly recommend attention

Pass 8 Jul 2023 133,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and dust boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2022 130,060 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 130,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,513 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 115,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,988 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 108,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,506 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 99,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,059 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,643 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 63,642 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front brake discs badly corroded and worn.

Left door mirror cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,872 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GUA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUA, 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 GUA registered?

LY55 GUA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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