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YC05 RYJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,309 mi
Last recorded140,309 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 RYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 140,309 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

gearbox noisey

offside and nearside front seatbelt anchor outer cover require attention

Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,061 miles

same as before

Fail 12 Mar 2011 75,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

advice replacing o/s/f tyre a.s.a.p

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,771 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)

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 RYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

YC05 RYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 RYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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