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SV05 YCW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YCW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,368 miles

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

n/s sill corroded at rear

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

n/s sill corroded at rear

Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,448 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 103,447 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,656 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 92,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,391 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 May 2009 52,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,928 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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SV05 YCW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV05 YCW, 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 SV05 YCW registered?

SV05 YCW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is SV05 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 YCW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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