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YR05 MDK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,563 mi
Last recorded122,563 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 MDK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 122,563 miles

Exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

Front tyres are wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 122,563 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

Front tyres are wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,435 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe end corroded

steering wheel has slight movement relative to column

Pass 27 Feb 2023 112,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel has slight movement relative to column.

Fail 27 Feb 2023 112,712 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel has slight movement relative to column.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has slight movement relative to column.

Fail 24 Feb 2022 106,635 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Some front brake imbalance

Steering wheel has slight movement relative to column.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,727 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in it [not repairable]

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 101,727 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in it [not repairable]

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,174 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 97,165 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,790 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/r s/absorber cover adrift

oil leaks

Fail 16 Feb 2019 92,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/r s/absorber cover adrift

oil leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,904 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated

slight knocking noise from steering

Pass 18 Feb 2017 83,113 miles

both rear shock absorber top mounting poor and both covers adrift

front number plate cracked

knocking noise from steering

o/s/f road wheel damaged inner rim

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,979 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

INDICATOR SWITCH FAULTY

KNOCKING NOISE FROM STEERING SYSTEM

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,824 miles

*** o/s/f wheel damaged ***

*** rear silencer joint badly split + likely to break soon ***

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

front number plate damaged

front suspension arm rear bushes badly split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,956 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,952 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

3 screws in n/s/r tyre(poss punctured)

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)

front brake discs worn/lipped

front number plate cracked

o/s/f brake pads worn very low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,545 miles

Nearside front suspension bottom arm rear bush starting to debond.

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,231 miles

front number plate cracked

minor stonechips to screen

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,674 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front number plate cracked

minor stonechips to screen

wipers torn on ends and starting to smear

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,338 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre low tread (2.5mm)

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

rear brakes noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,804 miles

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,647 miles

front number plate cracked

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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YR05 MDK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc 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 YR05 MDK, 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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YR05 MDK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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