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YE05 WHL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,960 mi
Last recorded149,960 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WHL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 149,960 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeators (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat & splitting ()

Fail 5 Dec 2020 149,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeators (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat & splitting ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 143,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 143,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 138,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 138,184 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 130,675 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 130,675 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative spring snapped (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 124,819 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,716 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 111,836 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 105,914 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 101,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 101,164 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,859 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 86,859 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,196 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,297 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 66,269 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,614 miles

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

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 WHL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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