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YB05 URV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,110 mi
Last recorded81,110 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 81,110 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount broken

rear subframe heaverly corroded

tow bar heaverly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,883 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,883 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge........

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges.......

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,040 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 53,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,871 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 30,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 48,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner

Fail 4 May 2012 48,599 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,081 miles

both brake discs corroded.

both rear tyres are cracked.

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YB05 URV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB05 URV, 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 YB05 URV registered?

YB05 URV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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