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KU05 BYR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,663 mi
Last recorded129,663 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 BYR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 129,663 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 120,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,341 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,156 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 105,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,450 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 100,433 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,503 miles

front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

front suspension arms, slight wear in bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,229 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,115 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 74,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,720 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,135 miles

EXCESS BRAKE FLUID FROM MASTER CYLINDER AREA ALL OVER LOWER SUB FRAME SINCE BRAKE DISC CHANGE.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

Fail 31 Mar 2008 52,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

D/S/F TYRE BELOW 2mm IN PLACES

N/S/F TYRE 1.6mm IN PLACES

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD AREA

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

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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KU05 BYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU05 BYR, 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 KU05 BYR registered?

KU05 BYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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