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YD05 VXM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,165 mi
Last recorded198,165 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VXM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 198,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front c v gaiter deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

nearside rear radius arm slight play on axle

Fail 22 Jul 2021 198,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front c v gaiter deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

nearside rear radius arm slight play on axle

Pass 30 Jul 2020 195,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 187,005 miles

Nearside Rear Rear axle bushes worn slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 161,147 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

Fail 13 Jul 2018 161,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,608 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,735 miles

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

n/s wiper slightly poor

slight oil leak

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 28 Jul 2016 122,735 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake fluid level slightly low

n/s wiper slightly poor

rear service brake efforts low

slight oil leak

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,525 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 115,525 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre worn on edges /small cuts to tread pattern

osr tyre outer sidewall perished starting to crack at bead edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

slight wear lip front brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing edges

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads worn

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake lag-25%imbalance

slight lag on n/s/f brake 18%

Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,683 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,683 miles

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

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,018 miles

Both rear tyre outter side walls cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 59,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Both rear tyre outter side walls cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,152 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 51,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,791 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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YD05 VXM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YD05 VXM, 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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YD05 VXM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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