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VN05 YCF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,350 mi
Last recorded129,350 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YCF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 129,350 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 129,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,450 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 123,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,719 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 117,719 miles

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)

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 106,923 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 106,923 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,922 miles

airbag switched off light on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,763 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,763 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 61,010 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,522 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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VN05 YCF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN05 YCF, 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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VN05 YCF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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