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YE55 ULG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,845 mi
Last recorded133,845 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 ULG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 133,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 133,836 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive amount of black smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 130,763 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 130,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive amount of black smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 126,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 126,613 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 121,930 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 121,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached Both rear (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 114,857 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

front number plate is brocken

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,563 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 74,563 miles

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

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

Nearside slight ply in track rod end

Offside door mirror is broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 65,422 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 65,422 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,011 miles

rear brake noise

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,261 miles

advice to check front brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,118 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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YE55 ULG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YE55 ULG, 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 YE55 ULG registered?

YE55 ULG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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