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YR05 YLZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,517 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,396 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 59,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2023 59,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,864 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 56,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,789 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,877 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,116 miles

Offside Rear trye slight cracking

tyre slight cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,878 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,533 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,642 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,840 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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YR05 YLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YLZ, 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 YR05 YLZ registered?

YR05 YLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 YLZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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