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PY05 EFR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,688 mi
Last recorded97,688 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 EFR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,688 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,389 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle sub.frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 95,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 95,973 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,545 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,545 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached tqw socket broken from tow bar (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,766 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 92,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment strut top noisey (2.5.A.1c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure free play at steering boss (2.1.6)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp 50% inopreative (1.2.1b)

throttle cable sticking

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,875 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,875 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe leak (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 87,086 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 27 May 2015 87,086 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,260 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,288 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 79,288 miles

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2012 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f strut to bearing slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2011 64,829 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 64,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 51,914 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 51,914 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 39,542 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,282 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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PY05 EFR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PY05 EFR, 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 PY05 EFR registered?

PY05 EFR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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