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VK05 YWF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,444 mi
Last recorded118,444 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 118,444 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering has a slight leak from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,058 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 104,058 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,272 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,068 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 39,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,687 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 30,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,826 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,617 miles

175/65/14 ALL TYRES DETERIORATED

BRAKES NOISEY

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,332 miles

Oil leak

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2009 11,434 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 YWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YWF, 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 VK05 YWF registered?

VK05 YWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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