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SD55 YAK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,365 mi
Last recorded184,365 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YAK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 184,365 miles

Cooling fan does not appear to be cutting in

Front Coolant leak from pipe at oil cooler. pipe clip corroded and broken.

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 184,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Cooling fan does not appear to be cutting in

Front Coolant leak from pipe at oil cooler. pipe clip corroded and broken.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 171,689 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 170,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer boots (clips missing) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached not in locater (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2021 166,845 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 166,827 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 156,756 miles

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

brake pipes are corroded

front exhaust blowing

Fail 29 Jan 2020 156,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes are corroded

front exhaust blowing

Pass 30 Apr 2018 145,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 143,201 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 139,101 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 139,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,042 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 127,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 112,205 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 112,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,018 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

WINDSCREEN, minor stone chips all over screen.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 53,411 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

WINDSCREEN, minor stone chips all over screen.

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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SD55 YAK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SD55 YAK, 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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SD55 YAK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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