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YA05 XHV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,129 mi
Last recorded185,129 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 XHV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2022 185,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s inner rack end slight play

Pass 14 May 2021 177,277 miles

Both sides inner rack ends worn

Front discs corroded

Offside CV boot greasy

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2021 177,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear sections of front to rear, on nearside rear drum and to offside front flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides inner rack ends worn

Front discs corroded

Offside CV boot greasy

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2020 170,341 miles

Both CV boots greasy

Both rack ends worn

Fail 20 May 2020 170,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear drum and nearside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both CV boots greasy

Both rack ends worn

Pass 1 Jun 2019 162,796 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 162,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 145,242 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 144,899 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,449 miles

front brake discs worn and n/s cv boot leeking

Fail 8 Apr 2017 130,064 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and n/s cv boot leeking

Pass 30 Apr 2016 111,846 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 111,483 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2015 98,499 miles

advise stop light on dash

Pass 10 May 2014 83,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 69,596 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,158 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,445 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,232 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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YA05 XHV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

YA05 XHV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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