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YA05 FGV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,617 mi
Last recorded206,617 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FGV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 206,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 190,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 180,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 170,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch cable fouling offside front inner cv joint

Fail 8 Apr 2013 170,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch cable fouling offside front inner cv joint

Pass 14 Aug 2012 165,379 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

Fail 14 Aug 2012 165,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

Pass 28 Jul 2011 155,491 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 155,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 26 Jul 2010 145,178 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 145,178 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 140,797 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 120,835 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 120,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YA05 FGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YA05 FGV, 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 YA05 FGV registered?

YA05 FGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 July 2005.

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