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YC05 PYF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,990 mi
Last recorded141,990 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 PYF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 141,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded at upper bush area

mil lamp on

Fail 9 May 2019 141,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded at upper bush area

mil lamp on

Pass 11 May 2018 135,696 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cut to cords within size limits

Nearside Rear slightly insecure bumper

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 135,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear side wall cut to cords within size limits

Nearside Rear slightly insecure bumper

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 12,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe corroded at 3 points (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 12,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe corroded at 3 points (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 128,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and blade split (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak at radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe corroded at 3 points (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage less than 25mm in sidewall cords exposed

Offside Front fluid leak from steering rack system

Fail 27 Apr 2016 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint excess wear and boot split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage less than 25mm in sidewall cords exposed

Offside Front fluid leak from steering rack system

Pass 27 Apr 2015 110,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,413 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 84,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,270 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm uneven wear/cracks in sidewalls.

oil leaks.

surface rust to brake pipes.

various body damage.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage.

front brake pads wearing low.

o/s number plate lamp lens missing.

o/s/f tyre 2mm/uneven wear.

o/s/f wheel trim missing.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage.

front brake pads wearing low.

o/s number plate lamp lens missing.

o/s/f tyre 2mm/uneven wear.

o/s/f wheel trim missing.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s number plate light cover missing.

n/s/f wheel trim missing.

various body damage.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 56,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s number plate light cover missing.

n/s/f wheel trim missing.

various body damage.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,537 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s mirror damage

o/s/f cv boot damp

wiper starting split

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 PYF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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