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YH05 DFE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,075 mi
Last recorded130,075 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 DFE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 130,075 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 130,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 124,936 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 124,936 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 119,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 119,728 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 2 May 2023 115,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 110,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 105,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 102,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,806 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,002 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,302 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 89,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,738 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,412 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 74,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 67,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,502 miles

front disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked outer wall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,693 miles

air bag light on

nsr/osr tyres have cracking to the sidewalls

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2011 53,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

nsr/osr tyres have cracking to the sidewalls

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre wheel caps fitted

nsr/osr tyres have cracking to sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,032 miles

Rear tyres perished & slightly cracking in sidewalls

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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YH05 DFE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YH05 DFE, 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 YH05 DFE registered?

YH05 DFE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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