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L18 YKG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,672 mi
Last recorded125,672 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 YKG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 125,672 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 101,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,364 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 99,364 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 96,676 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,067 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,067 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,146 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,722 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,032 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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L18 YKG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L18 YKG, 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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L18 YKG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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