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YP05 OHU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,686 mi
Last recorded138,686 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 OHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 138,686 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 138,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR exhaust box, weld has broken on pipe entering silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 136,707 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak from inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 136,707 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak from inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 136,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 132,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 119,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 119,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 110,656 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 95,638 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,323 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,323 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,849 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,849 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,445 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,445 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,537 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 22,560 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 9,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,140 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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YP05 OHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YP05 OHU, 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 YP05 OHU registered?

YP05 OHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is YP05 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 OHU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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