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AP05 PYJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,872 mi
Last recorded132,872 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 132,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Front Of Rear Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Of Rear Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 132,866 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Front Of Rear Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Of Rear Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 120,822 miles

Nearside Rear axle bearing rust coming out no room in bearing

Offside Front wheel bearing possible started to make noise

Fail 26 Aug 2017 120,822 miles

Nearside Rear axle bearing rust coming out no room in bearing

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

Offside Front wheel bearing possible started to make noise

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,686 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

fan belt very weak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 104,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle performance low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

fan belt very weak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,348 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,258 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 72,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP05 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP05 PYJ, 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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AP05 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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