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YC05 GDV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,981 mi
Last recorded132,981 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GDV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 132,981 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 132,978 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 132,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 126,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 119,214 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,148 miles

OFFSIDE MIRROR CASING REPAIRED WITH TAPE

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,062 miles

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

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE DOOR AND PILLAR

Nearside MIRROR COVER CRACKED

Offside MIRROR COVER HAS DAMAGE AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,599 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside door has damadge

offside mirrior cover slight damadge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 96,599 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside door has damadge

offside mirrior cover slight damadge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,071 miles

off side door damage

off side mirror damage

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,709 miles

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

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)

front brake pads LOOK wearing low

offside door has damage

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,141 miles

battery loose

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,106 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GDV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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