CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH05 EMV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,997 mi
Last recorded59,997 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 EMV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 59,997 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 57,008 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose mounting corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,637 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,325 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 49,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

spare wheel flat

Pass 4 Mar 2020 46,914 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,914 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 41,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff REAR BRAKES ONLY JUST MADE REQUIREMENTS. (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 41,876 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S AND N/S INNER FACES. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear O/S DOOR MIRROR (3.3 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S REAR TYRE WALL SEPARATION. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff REAR BRAKES ONLY JUST MADE REQUIREMENTS. (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,510 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,716 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 25,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,167 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 11,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH05 EMV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH05 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH05 EMV?

You can check the full history of YH05 EMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH05 EMV registered?

YH05 EMV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is YH05 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 EMV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH05 EMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH05 EMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.