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SO05 YPU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 YPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,520 miles

oil leak at rear of engine

osf leg slight weap

Fail 3 Mar 2016 94,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working HORN NOT WORKING WITH ENGINE RUNNING (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush BUSH AT REAR OF WISHBONE (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak at rear of engine

osf leg slight weap

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,344 miles

1 small oil leak on back of engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,103 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,350 miles

1 all 4 tyres close to legal limits

1 oil leak on engine

1 very slight play nsf bottom ball joint found on shakers not by hand

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,523 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1 air bag light staying on 2 bad oil leak on rear of engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2011 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,117 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,896 miles

1 both front tyres wearing on inner edge van may need to be tracked

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,896 miles

1 both front tyres wearing on inner edge van may need to be tracked

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,514 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 38,514 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SO05 YPU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc 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 SO05 YPU, 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 SO05 YPU registered?

SO05 YPU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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