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YD05 VXJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,552 mi
Last recorded127,552 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 127,552 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 127,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,958 miles

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

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2025 124,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 119,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 116,153 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,622 miles

1Litre of oil added prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

fuel tank stained fuel leak not detected

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2021 108,612 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

1Litre of oil added prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

coolant low

fuel tank stained fuel leak not detected

Pass 11 Jun 2020 93,772 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 93,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,032 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective badly cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,046 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 83,046 miles

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

Offside Front Outer inner boot clip insecure

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,791 miles

33% high level brake light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wearing on both egdes

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 71,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,702 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished and cut slightly crankpulley ring loose

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,335 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,768 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,768 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,508 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 VXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD05 VXJ, 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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YD05 VXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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