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SD05 YGW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,754 mi
Last recorded175,754 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YGW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 175,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 170,178 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 170,178 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Down pipe bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer weld broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 164,432 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 164,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 156,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 156,183 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 147,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in near side inner rack end joint

Fail 29 Jun 2021 147,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in near side inner rack end joint

Pass 2 Jul 2020 137,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,503 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 127,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 118,385 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 118,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door Cannot be opened (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,945 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,945 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure possible damage. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,475 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,334 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 17 Apr 2009 25,544 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 25,544 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,555 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,555 miles

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

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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SD05 YGW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD05 YGW, 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 SD05 YGW registered?

SD05 YGW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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