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GY05 YRL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,900 mi
Last recorded182,900 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YRL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 182,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 182,900 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 178,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 177,881 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 177,881 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 177,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 169,371 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 May 2016 161,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 153,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 143,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 136,351 miles

slight play n/s drum stick

Pass 29 May 2012 123,396 miles

chip in screen

front pads low

Pass 3 May 2011 106,744 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2010 92,555 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 92,555 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 76,721 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 6 May 2009 76,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 May 2008 58,347 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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GY05 YRL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY05 YRL, 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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GY05 YRL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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