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YF05 KYV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,813 mi
Last recorded102,813 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 KYV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 102,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,923 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 101,922 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front door trim loose

bolt missing from front exhaust flange

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 97,533 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 91,208 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 91,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,751 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise from engine

power steering pump belt badly deteriated

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 71,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,434 miles

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

body damaged

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished 2012

Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,434 miles

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

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

body damaged

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished and edgeware 2013

nearside rear tyre perished and edgeware 2013

offside rear tyre perished 2012

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,381 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both fronts wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 61,381 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both fronts wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2014 54,399 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,371 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 40,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 35,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,294 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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YF05 KYV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KYV, 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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YF05 KYV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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