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YB05 XCJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,757 mi
Last recorded153,757 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 153,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 153,752 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 149,256 miles

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 149,245 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 145,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake disc's are corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 135,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery hold down clamp missing

power steering pipe insercure

Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,524 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 135,523 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2013 128,294 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 128,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 115,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 115,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 105,680 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 105,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,833 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 85,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,131 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 74,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 190,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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