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VK55 YHY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

114,989 mi
Last recorded114,989 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 YHY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 114,989 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 114,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor wiring fouling on wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 112,614 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 112,612 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,599 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 110,579 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,605 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 108,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65 r 15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,760 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken away

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 106,760 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken away

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 106,005 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 102,259 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 102,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 99,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

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

Pass 3 May 2017 97,424 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 90,473 miles

Exhaust at rear deteriorated

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 90,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust at rear deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,576 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 72,490 miles

Exhaust at rear deteriorated

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

Pass 3 May 2013 63,074 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 63,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust ar rear starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,826 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,826 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 9,033 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 9,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,576 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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VK55 YHY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VK55 YHY, 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 VK55 YHY registered?

VK55 YHY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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