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VU55 PYT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

164,533 mi
Last recorded164,533 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 PYT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 164,533 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flex pipe separated, leaking gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps in/op (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Center rear and o/s rear seats missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2024 157,318 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs heavy pitting, corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to indicated wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rigid brake pipes on rear axle minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes fluctuating close to limits (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both o/s/r and center rear seats not fitted ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 157,318 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs heavy pitting, corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to indicated wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rigid brake pipes on rear axle minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both front lamps in/op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes fluctuating close to limits (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both o/s/r and center rear seats not fitted ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 150,495 miles

front wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 148,465 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 148,460 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,252 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 144,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 140,990 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 140,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 137,238 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 137,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 130,815 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 122,496 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 122,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,192 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 114,191 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,697 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 98,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,120 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,120 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,761 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,053 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,053 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,348 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,692 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 46,653 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,329 miles

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

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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VU55 PYT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 VU55 PYT, 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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VU55 PYT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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