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YH55 LXO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,345 mi
Last recorded143,345 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LXO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 143,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 130,407 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 130,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 117,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,130 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 105,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,979 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,019 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 57,019 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,877 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 40,877 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,546 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 38,546 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,536 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on inside wall.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,536 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on inside wall.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre wall cut

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 23,438 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,309 miles

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

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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YH55 LXO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc 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 YH55 LXO, 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 YH55 LXO registered?

YH55 LXO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 LXO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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