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YC05 KWJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,479 mi
Last recorded181,479 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 181,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 173,631 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 170,498 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 slight worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x 2 (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 170,343 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear clips (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 slight worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x 2 (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 160,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 29 Sep 2015 160,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 30 Sep 2014 156,748 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 141,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 125,445 miles

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

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

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2011 110,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 97,121 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

both fuse boxes insecure

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

small split in o/s wiper blade

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 59,317 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 59,317 miles

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

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

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

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 KWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

YC05 KWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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