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YG05 GCY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,285 mi
Last recorded77,285 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 GCY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 77,285 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill areas

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

Offside Outer sill areas

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 76,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,991 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 72,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,995 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,484 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,556 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 60,556 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s front (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,885 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 56,885 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,233 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,984 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 45,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,592 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 41,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,057 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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YG05 GCY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YG05 GCY, 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 YG05 GCY registered?

YG05 GCY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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