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AO05 YHF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,700 mi
Last recorded184,700 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YHF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 184,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 177,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise wiper damage to o/s of screen and smaller blade.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 176,690 miles

Advise n/s rear suspension arm pivot bearing appears rusty. (s/hand axle been fitted recently)

Advise wiper damage to o/s of screen and smaller blade fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 176,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s rear suspension arm pivot bearing appears rusty. (s/hand axle been fitted recently)

Advise wiper damage to o/s of screen and smaller blade fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 175,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 175,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 173,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 154,009 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S and N/S Front sidelights very dim

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2010 128,483 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 128,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 104,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 79,905 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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AO05 YHF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 YHF, 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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AO05 YHF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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