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YC05 GDO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,664 mi
Last recorded113,664 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GDO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 113,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 112,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 112,520 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,647 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 110,611 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,266 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 109,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,211 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 107,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,214 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 102,214 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,320 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Jan 2019 96,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 85,258 miles

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

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

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,016 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,371 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 59,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,402 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 45,621 miles

o/s door mirror backing missing

Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,974 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 32,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,780 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 30,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,023 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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YC05 GDO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel 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 YC05 GDO, 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 YC05 GDO registered?

YC05 GDO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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