MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,786 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
rear exhaust deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
tail box
exhaust rear section corroded
oil leak at engine
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported at hose (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres slightly cracked
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres slightly perrished
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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SY05 YFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SY05 YFJ, 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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SY05 YFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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