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YF05 ZRU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,677 mi
Last recorded114,677 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 114,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,565 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts/cracks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak

slight play on steering wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts/cracks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak

slight play on steering wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2017 101,477 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 101,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,121 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 96,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 91,195 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 91,195 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2013 87,995 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside door mirror glass damaged

oil leak/s

Pass 25 May 2013 87,995 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside door mirror glass damaged

oil leak/s

Pass 26 May 2012 82,510 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,993 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 74,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,047 miles

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

both front disc and pads brake half worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 74,047 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front disc and pads brake half worn

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 ZRU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YF05 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

YF05 ZRU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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