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124,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
sills been underseal
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR N/S LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S FRONT LINK BARS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
play in steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust back box corroded
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
backbox is corroded,cracked and slightly blowing
both front wiper blades are slightly split at the ends
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC05 LJY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 LJY, 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 LJY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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