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YD05 FJX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,990 mi
Last recorded134,990 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 FJX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 134,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 134,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly 165/70/14

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 125,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 112,065 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 112,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,982 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 98,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,475 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,532 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 82,771 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,915 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER TREAD AREA.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER TREAD AREA.

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT EXHAUST SECTION.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 42,003 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 FJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

YD05 FJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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