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YC05 DCF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,109 mi
Last recorded142,109 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 142,109 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 142,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 139,858 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 128,654 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2016 128,653 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 116,440 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,440 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,702 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 102,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 88,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on dash

Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,011 miles

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,476 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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YC05 DCF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC05 DCF, 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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YC05 DCF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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