CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC05 LJY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,963 mi
Last recorded124,963 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 124,963 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,988 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

sills been underseal

Pass 2 Jan 2024 121,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,054 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 113,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,608 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 108,608 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 105,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR N/S LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,377 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 102,377 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S FRONT LINK BARS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,386 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 98,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,162 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 94,162 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,482 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,286 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,285 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,309 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,309 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,079 miles

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

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

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

backbox is corroded,cracked and slightly blowing

both front wiper blades are slightly split at the ends

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,447 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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC05 LJY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC05 LJY?

You can check the full history of YC05 LJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC05 LJY registered?

YC05 LJY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is YC05 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 LJY shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC05 LJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC05 LJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.