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VK55 YJJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,386 mi
Last recorded153,386 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 YJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 153,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 152,190 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but not within 30cm of anything structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 152,190 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but not within 30cm of anything structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 150,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 149,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (2018 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No coolant in tank

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake warning light on

Stop warning on dash flashing

Fail 12 Sep 2022 149,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (2018 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No coolant in tank

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake warning light on

Stop warning on dash flashing

Pass 18 Aug 2021 146,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 144,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 140,961 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all over power unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber missing, but pedal has still an effective non slip

Pass 11 Jun 2018 138,398 miles

Central stop light has a light source inoperative

Fail 6 Jun 2018 138,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe at rear between centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Central stop light has a light source inoperative

Pass 15 May 2017 132,480 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to offside front outer sidewall

Fail 15 May 2017 132,480 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to offside front outer sidewall

Pass 11 May 2016 123,547 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 123,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 114,734 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 114,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,676 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust hitting on floor

n/s seatbelt stalk surround missing

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 31 May 2012 91,683 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust hitting on floor

n/s seatbelt stalk surround missing

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,905 miles

27% rear brake imbalance

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to n/s/r sill area

deep cuts to all tyres

exhaust fitted appears wrong

exhaust fitted is knocking

internal bonnet pull broken

o/s jacking point damaged

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly (close to limit)

small chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,905 miles

27% rear brake imbalance

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to n/s/r sill area

deep cuts to all tyres

exhaust fitted appears wrong

exhaust fitted is knocking

internal bonnet pull broken

o/s jacking point damaged

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly (close to limit)

small chips to windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2010 74,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,328 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,609 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 40,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators 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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VK55 YJJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YJJ, 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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VK55 YJJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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