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YD05 FFM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,475 mi
Last recorded178,475 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 FFM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 178,475 miles

spare wheel flat

Fail 17 Apr 2025 178,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

spare wheel flat

Pass 7 Feb 2024 164,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 163,730 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 157,292 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 151,653 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear axle trailing arm has slight movement in pin

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 146,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2019 139,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion evident (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,829 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,422 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,716 miles

oil leak from porous sump

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,884 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2014 81,884 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,006 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 47,721 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 47,721 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,257 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,344 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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YD05 FFM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc 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 YD05 FFM, 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 YD05 FFM registered?

YD05 FFM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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