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YE05 PFN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

278,195 mi
Last recorded278,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 PFN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 278,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside seatbelt clasp cover missing

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

clutch cable rubbing on n/s driveshaft

Fail 21 Jan 2017 278,053 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside seatbelt clasp cover missing

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

clutch cable rubbing on n/s driveshaft

Pass 9 Jan 2016 241,179 miles

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

Nearside seatbelt clasp cover missing

centre exhaust bracket missing

Fail 9 Jan 2016 241,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside seatbelt clasp cover missing

centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 207,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 207,727 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2013 176,056 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 133,234 miles

front discs worn n/s/r tyre n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,921 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 77,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,605 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 65,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,525 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 30,518 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,518 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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YE05 PFN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YE05 PFN, 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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YE05 PFN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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