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YC05 DCO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,209 mi
Last recorded150,209 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 150,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 130,472 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 130,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 123,260 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 123,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking splitting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,640 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 115,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer track rod end dust cover insecure but still stops ingress of dirt

Fail 5 Apr 2016 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer track rod end dust cover insecure but still stops ingress of dirt

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,549 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 100,549 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,021 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 93,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,958 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,359 miles

Air bag system malfunction light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,480 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,294 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,294 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,287 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 DCO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YC05 DCO, 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 YC05 DCO registered?

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

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