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MW54 YFP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,672 mi
Last recorded227,672 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 YFP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 227,672 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 227,672 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 212,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 212,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 119,243 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 119,243 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack arm slight play ns os

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,546 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 83,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 83,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyres are over size for this vehicle and may catch in certain position when running

Fail 13 Apr 2010 61,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tyres are over size for this vehicle and may catch in certain position when running

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,841 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 45,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,947 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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MW54 YFP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MW54 YFP, 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 MW54 YFP registered?

MW54 YFP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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The MOT history for MW54 YFP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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