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YC05 ULJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 ULJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 140,036 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 135,491 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2024 135,485 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 135,065 miles

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

both sills weak

Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,573 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,062 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,494 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 107,492 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,866 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 99,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 89,112 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 77,302 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 77,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 74,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 70,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,770 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 67,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 63,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,204 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ULJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YC05 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

YC05 ULJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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