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YF05 XCJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,147 mi
Last recorded171,147 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 XCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2019 171,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 159,933 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 159,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 156,917 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 119,447 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 110,944 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,475 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 XCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

YF05 XCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 XCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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