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YM54 DFF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

191,498 mi
Last recorded191,498 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 DFF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 191,498 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 188,314 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 186,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 184,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded no sharp edges at this time

Pass 6 Jan 2022 178,374 miles

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

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

gear change linkage worn

Pass 4 Jan 2021 171,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively or parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 167,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 162,077 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 162,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 157,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 152,511 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 144,761 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 129,532 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,027 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 116,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,971 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 103,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,601 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,575 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

The o/s/f lower ball joint cover is deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,538 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,756 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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YM54 DFF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YM54 DFF, 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 YM54 DFF registered?

YM54 DFF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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