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YL05 HSD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 HSD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,199 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 115,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 106,127 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 106,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 99,002 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 99,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 92,228 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess leak back box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector leaking gases (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 85,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm both edges smooth no cords visible and damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

injector leaking gases not fuel

Fail 25 Mar 2022 85,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm both edges smooth no cords visible and damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

injector leaking gases not fuel

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm and cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged due to coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

injector leaking gases

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to snapped spring

Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,450 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm and cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged due to coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

injector leaking gases

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to snapped spring

Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear all bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 74,750 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear all bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,434 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front discs lipped

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 57,434 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front discs lipped

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,144 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Front (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,388 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,563 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,482 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,982 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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YL05 HSD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

YL05 HSD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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