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YY65 LBU

2015 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,207 mi
Last recorded148,207 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen Berlingo69,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 LBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 148,207 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tow bar frame corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Has play and slight stiffness when steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 148,201 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under body sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn bold inner edges area

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn bold inner edges area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tow bar frame corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Has play and slight stiffness when steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 140,309 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slioght movement side to side (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 140,304 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slioght movement side to side (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 133,592 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 133,591 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,608 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 119,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,227 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose support bracket bent but secure. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 103,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged From flex pipe to wheel, mounts bent pipe kinked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged From flex pipe to wheel, mount bent pipe kinked. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose support bracket bent but secure. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring assister partly out. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring assister partly out. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,219 miles

All tyres getting low especially front (winter tyres)

Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,219 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both Binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

All tyres getting low especially front (winter tyres)

Front Brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Coil over falling out of spring

Rear Pads very low

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,376 miles

o/s/front tyre wear on inner edge

stonechip in windscreen nearside

Fail 28 Aug 2018 71,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body component likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Body component likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear spring stiffener becoming loose

o/s/front tyre wear on inner edge

stonechip in windscreen nearside

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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YY65 LBU is a 2015 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2015 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 69,495 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 YY65 LBU, 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 11 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YY65 LBU is a 2015 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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