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YC05 GEJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,945 mi
Last recorded197,945 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 197,945 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 197,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 170,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/front in ner rack knuckle warn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 170,032 miles

o/s/front in ner rack knuckle warn

Pass 5 Jul 2012 156,365 miles

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2012 156,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2011 124,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,982 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 96,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,841 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Jan 2009 42,841 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,468 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 GEJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GEJ, 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 GEJ registered?

YC05 GEJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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