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YK55 UCJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,646 mi
Last recorded90,646 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,646 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,392 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,166 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 86,166 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 81,157 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,121 miles

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

Rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,100 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,388 miles

both front tyyres perished

engine managment lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment lamp on

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,946 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,697 miles

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

spare tyre badly split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,626 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,202 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,758 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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YK55 UCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YK55 UCJ, 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 YK55 UCJ registered?

YK55 UCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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