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MJ55 YZU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,594 mi
Last recorded109,594 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YZU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,594 miles

Major oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Nov 2016 109,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Major oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,681 miles

Oil Leak From Engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,099 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Oct 2014 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,928 miles

engine oil leaks

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 4 Apr 2013 90,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,656 miles

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2012 84,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,041 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,856 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 62,856 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MJ55 YZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ55 YZU, 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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MJ55 YZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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