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YC55 YEU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,241 mi
Last recorded102,241 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YEU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 102,241 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 102,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 100,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,210 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,934 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,535 miles

offside front wheel tight when spun

offside rear brake judder

Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel tight when spun

offside rear brake judder

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,139 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front drop link play

slight play n/s and o/s track rod ends

Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front drop link play

nearside rear brake pipe into cylinder slight corrosion

offside rear shocker bottom bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,262 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,262 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 123,040 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint dust covers split

advise slight kicking in steering when on full locks

Fail 15 Sep 2008 122,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint dust covers split

advise slight kicking in steering when on full locks

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 YEU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

YC55 YEU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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