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YC55 ECW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,678 mi
Last recorded140,678 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 140,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and parting at sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 May 2017 140,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section broken (7.1.2)

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

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe leaking at rear of pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and parting at sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 135,016 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 135,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 135,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both sills damaged

cover missing off nearside seatbelt stalk

exhaust held on with chain

haeter matrix leaking

Pass 19 May 2014 62,314 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 135,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 135,643 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 135,643 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 126,974 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 126,974 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 106,320 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 106,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 17 May 2010 85,053 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 85,053 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 78,878 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 78,878 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 71,657 miles

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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YC55 ECW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YC55 ECW, 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 YC55 ECW registered?

YC55 ECW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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