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DY05 VUD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,010 mi
Last recorded119,010 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VUD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Slight oil around rack area.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 118,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle leaking. (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Both lower (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out out shape.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,064 miles

slight movement on off side lower ball jiont

Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' massive crack across screen (8.3.1a)

slight movement on off side lower ball jiont

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

off side rear sliding door handle broken

Fail 24 Aug 2016 93,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

off side rear sliding door handle broken

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,420 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 87,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,969 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,910 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 65,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,871 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,918 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 35,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,677 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,081 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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DY05 VUD 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 63.2%.

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 DY05 VUD, 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 DY05 VUD registered?

DY05 VUD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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