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YM05 SBU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,290 mi
Last recorded137,290 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 SBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,290 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 135,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,638 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 131,838 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,234 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,983 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 125,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 122,074 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 118,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 110,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 103,474 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 103,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,841 miles

on aux belt

Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

on aux belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,282 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 82,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,158 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 69,158 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,133 miles

osr tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,133 miles

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

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

osr tyre cut on sidewall

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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YM05 SBU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YM05 SBU, 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 YM05 SBU registered?

YM05 SBU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is YM05 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 SBU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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