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RF05 YBC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 YBC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,909 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 55,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,781 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear silencer rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,062 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,215 miles

NS & OS front lower arm rear bushes slight perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2012 54,215 miles

NS & OS front lower arm rear bushes slight perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,573 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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RF05 YBC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF05 YBC, 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 RF05 YBC registered?

RF05 YBC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is RF05 YBC safe to buy?

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