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SO05 YTH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,359 mi
Last recorded111,359 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 YTH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,359 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 111,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 106,777 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,776 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,355 miles

Exhaust leak back box

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge 175/65R14

Fail 9 Mar 2020 103,355 miles

Exhaust leak back box

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge 175/65R14

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,118 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 99,118 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter insecure but still preventing the Ingres off dirt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,450 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 93,450 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,275 miles

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

Front both tyres bald on inner edges

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,274 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front both tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,530 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BADLY

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,530 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BADLY

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,951 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,964 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,556 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,251 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 58,251 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,701 miles

Exhaust hitting rear axle

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

Nearside front tyre splitting on outer sidewall

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,167 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 38,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YTH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YTH, 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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SO05 YTH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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