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YE55 VBF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,418 mi
Last recorded139,418 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 132,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 132,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 124,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 116,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,574 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 89,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,631 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 66,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,965 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,965 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,279 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED IN PLACES

SPARE TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,279 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED IN PLACES

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

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

SPARE TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

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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YE55 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE55 VBF, 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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YE55 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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