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RF55 YSA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,846 mi
Last recorded129,846 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 YSA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 129,846 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 127,505 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Noise from front suspension when lock to lock

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Fail 20 Jun 2025 127,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Noise from front suspension when lock to lock

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 21 Jun 2024 126,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 22 Jun 2023 125,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 21 Jun 2022 123,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe slight leak and very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 17 Jun 2021 122,244 miles

Rear exhaust pipe getting rusty and slight leak

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 120,244 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 120,244 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 117,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 114,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,343 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 105,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,338 miles

1/ N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 2 Jun 2015 100,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

1/ N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,444 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE AND STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,941 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,031 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,186 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,949 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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RF55 YSA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF55 YSA, 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 RF55 YSA registered?

RF55 YSA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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