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YJ05 EFR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,279 mi
Last recorded66,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 EFR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 66,279 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 64,407 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,112 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,724 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,658 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 51,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,081 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 44,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,456 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,368 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,252 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,571 miles

both rear helper springs broken

Fail 29 Jun 2009 23,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear helper springs broken

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres deteriorated due to age

Fail 2 Jul 2008 18,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,849 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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YJ05 EFR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ05 EFR, 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 YJ05 EFR registered?

YJ05 EFR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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