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YH05 VFX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,535 mi
Last recorded85,535 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 VFX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,535 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 79,562 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jun 2024 75,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2023 71,907 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 71,906 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Compensator valve spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust corroding

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 64,572 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 64,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 60,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,238 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 53,238 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,501 miles

Coolant leak radiator

all suspension covered in surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,761 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,906 miles

spare tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,321 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 33,545 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,545 miles

Both wiper blades split

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,284 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

slight bind at o/s/r brake

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,526 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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YH05 VFX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

YH05 VFX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YH05 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 VFX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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