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VU05 MYP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

212,810 mi
Last recorded212,810 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MYP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 212,810 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop-link rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track-rod end has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 212,107 miles

Auxillary Belt Cracking

Engine Oil Leak

Noise From N/S/F Strut Top Mount When Rotated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 212,107 miles

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

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

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

Auxillary Belt Cracking

Engine Oil Leak

Noise From N/S/F Strut Top Mount When Rotated

O/S/F Door Mirror Glass Damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2014 210,073 miles

3rd brake light slightly obscured

High pitch noise from eng under acceleration

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s wiper poor

noise from front suspension spring/s when turning

Fail 1 Sep 2014 210,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

High pitch noise from eng under acceleration

Fail 4 Aug 2014 210,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 195,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 176,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery insecure

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jun 2012 176,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 127,969 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 127,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 67,841 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,841 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 56,201 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 56,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,899 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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VU05 MYP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VU05 MYP, 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 VU05 MYP registered?

VU05 MYP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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