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YG05 SZU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,467 mi
Last recorded114,467 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 SZU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 114,467 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 114,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,349 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,175 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,093 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 96,093 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 82,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,638 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,791 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

slight leak from radiator

Fail 10 Apr 2019 71,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

exhaust rear box corroded

slight leak from radiator

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,540 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 67,205 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 67,205 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,704 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 57,704 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,626 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,835 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 39,630 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 39,630 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 34,601 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,601 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,311 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 30,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,833 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,454 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 SZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

YG05 SZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YG05 SZU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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