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YP55 ORT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,533 mi
Last recorded185,533 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ORT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 185,533 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 173,193 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 159,354 miles

reverse lamps not working

Fail 23 Nov 2023 159,202 miles

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

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 10 Dec 2022 151,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see brakes through steel wheels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Dec 2022 151,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see brakes through steel wheels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Dec 2021 143,836 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,364 miles

Front Both shock absorbers greased

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,657 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 123,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 111,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower door corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers covered in grease

Fail 20 Nov 2018 111,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower door corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers covered in grease

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,354 miles

Front tyres close to limit 3mm

chip in the windscreen

Fail 27 Nov 2017 102,354 miles

Front tyres close to limit 3mm

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,449 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,138 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked / perished in tread pattern and outer tread edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked / perished in tread pattern and outer tread edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,911 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,101 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,207 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,703 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,053 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,408 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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YP55 ORT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YP55 ORT, 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 YP55 ORT registered?

YP55 ORT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is YP55 ORT safe to buy?

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