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YA05 DVU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 120,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 117,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 113,342 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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,526 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 109,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,612 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 102,312 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 102,297 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,121 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,161 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,421 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,663 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,806 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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YA05 DVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey 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 YA05 DVU, 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 YA05 DVU registered?

YA05 DVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YA05 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 DVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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