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YG05 SWW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,911 mi
Last recorded73,911 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 73,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired arm seized and spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 65,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,362 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at bleed nipple (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 32,957 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 32,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,284 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,428 miles

front discs excessive lip

front num plate starting to deteriorate

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,822 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,350 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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YG05 SWW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YG05 SWW, 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 YG05 SWW registered?

YG05 SWW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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