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YC05 GEU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

242,798 mi
Last recorded242,798 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 242,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Injectors are slightly damp

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 242,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Injectors are slightly damp

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 204,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s wing mirror damaged but still functional

Pass 29 Jun 2015 204,814 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s wing mirror damaged but still functional

Pass 30 Jun 2014 180,401 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 180,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 145,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing hard on both edges

oil leak

unable to veiw front brake pads

Fail 27 Jun 2013 145,745 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing hard on both edges

oil leak

unable to veiw front brake pads

Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,630 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated

exsessive oil leak fropm engine area oil level low

Fail 29 Jun 2012 109,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated

exsessive oil leak fropm engine area oil level low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,302 miles

F/N/S wiper split.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Unable to view/inspect the front brakes.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

F/N/S wiper split.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Unable to view/inspect the front brakes.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,707 miles

all tyres showing signs of cracking / perishing

nearside front seatbelt catch missing plastic cover

Fail 29 Jun 2010 42,707 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres showing signs of cracking / perishing

nearside front seatbelt catch missing plastic cover

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,430 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 18,534 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,534 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 GEU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GEU, 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 GEU registered?

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

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