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YK05 VZF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

188,672 mi
Last recorded188,672 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 VZF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 188,672 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 188,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 180,314 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 180,274 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 171,840 miles

Nearside Front mirror lens damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 166,137 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 158,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 151,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 143,652 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 143,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,198 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 111,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,557 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,497 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,497 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,119 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,980 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YK05 VZF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YK05 VZF, 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

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What year was YK05 VZF registered?

YK05 VZF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YK05 VZF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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