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YF05 CUK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,881 mi
Last recorded146,881 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 CUK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 146,881 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,308 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 142,292 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to all b pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front jacking point/sill damaged but not excessive

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 141,169 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 141,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 131,406 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 131,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 125,739 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 125,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 120,789 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 120,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 120,788 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 113,927 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,707 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 106,707 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 98,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s cv boot loose fit loosing grease slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking outer edge & in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2014 98,507 miles

n/s cv boot loose fit loosing grease slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking outer edge & in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2013 90,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,657 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 81,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,591 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,889 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 64,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,186 miles

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

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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YF05 CUK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YF05 CUK, 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 YF05 CUK registered?

YF05 CUK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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