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PN55 YJL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 YJL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 90,490 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components and towbar show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 90,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components and towbar show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 25 Mar 2023 86,398 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axel corroded

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 86,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axel corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 76,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,834 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 72,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,850 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 66,850 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,097 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,290 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,454 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Feb 2013 48,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

emissions light on

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 42,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,099 miles

Both rear indicators are faded still flashing a very weak amber but visible

O/S/F wing repearer(indicator) faded

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,351 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 29,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PN55 YJL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PN55 YJL, 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 PN55 YJL registered?

PN55 YJL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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