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VK05 YVY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YVY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 131,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 124,155 miles

Front both

both front suspension arm bushes rear deteriated/ partial seperated

nsf coil spring heavilly corroded

osr tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edges

slight play osf tie rod ball joint

Pass 15 Aug 2015 117,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,377 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 108,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,161 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 27 Aug 2011 94,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,000 miles

indicator stork faulty

offside rear tyre damaged on inside wall

Fail 30 Nov 2010 91,000 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

indicator stork faulty

offside rear tyre damaged on inside wall

Fail 2 Sep 2009 60,841 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,367 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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VK05 YVY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK05 YVY, 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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VK05 YVY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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