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YR55 DGX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,485 mi
Last recorded127,485 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 DGX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 127,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 125,976 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 124,156 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 122,256 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of the vehicle muddy but not excessive

Fail 5 May 2022 122,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of the vehicle muddy but not excessive

Pass 19 May 2021 121,176 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 121,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,507 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,174 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2018 115,167 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,906 miles

Nearside Front Mirror is cracked

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 88,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,065 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,476 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,411 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,411 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,199 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,380 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 31,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,998 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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YR55 DGX 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 68%.

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 YR55 DGX, 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 YR55 DGX registered?

YR55 DGX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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