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YL05 EOV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,696 mi
Last recorded98,696 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 EOV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,468 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,479 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,673 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,432 miles

Central Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 65,432 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,769 miles

centre rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,260 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,961 miles

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

air bag light on

front number plate

Fail 19 Aug 2011 80,832 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

front number plate

Pass 21 Aug 2010 25,023 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,968 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 17,968 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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YL05 EOV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YL05 EOV, 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 YL05 EOV registered?

YL05 EOV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is YL05 EOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 EOV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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