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YC55 PVE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,996 mi
Last recorded170,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 170,996 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight damaged on rim edge

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 3 Jan 2017 170,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight damaged on rim edge

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure cable tied in place (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 164,427 miles

Scratches on screen

Slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 17 Dec 2015 164,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades perished (8.2.2)

Scratches on screen

Slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2014 144,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 144,112 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 132,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,061 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 81,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,953 miles

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

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

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)

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 PVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

YC55 PVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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