CarVerify

Free Car Check

YP55 FWC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,330 mi
Last recorded155,330 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FWC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 155,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure broken lens (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 151,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure broken lens (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 148,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s drive shaft worn

Pass 27 Mar 2018 141,465 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 141,460 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 140,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 130,690 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre feathering inside edge

Fail 20 Dec 2016 130,690 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre feathering inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 120,732 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,732 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Wheel stud(s) missing n/s/f (4.2.A.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges close to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,952 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 2 Dec 2014 108,952 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,510 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,357 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,249 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking & wearing inner edge

wear showing to both front brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2011 75,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking & wearing inner edge

wear showing to both front brake discs

Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,959 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,959 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,601 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,055 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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YP55 FWC 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 60.9%.

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 YP55 FWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP55 FWC?

You can check the full history of YP55 FWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP55 FWC registered?

YP55 FWC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is YP55 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 FWC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP55 FWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YP55 FWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.