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YC05 GFY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,143 mi
Last recorded158,143 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 158,143 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 158,112 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 140,259 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passengers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 140,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns/os sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passengers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 137,156 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed but not with in 30cm of prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

indicator stalk slightly faulty and weak

Fail 12 Sep 2017 137,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed but not with in 30cm of prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

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

indicator stalk slightly faulty and weak

non commercial tyres fitted and wrong profile

Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test NAV UNIT REMOVED ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 130,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test NAV UNIT REMOVED ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 117,948 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,174 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 114,133 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 108,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 108,483 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 99,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,964 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 92,964 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,925 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 74,715 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 74,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 GFY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

YC05 GFY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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