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MF55 YFV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,834 mi
Last recorded153,834 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YFV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 153,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 151,832 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 147,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 141,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 134,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 127,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,523 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,501 miles

all tyres fitted to vehicle cracking slightly

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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MF55 YFV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MF55 YFV, 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 MF55 YFV registered?

MF55 YFV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MF55 YFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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