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YG05 VLF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,410 mi
Last recorded134,410 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 VLF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 134,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 129,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,629 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,022 miles

slight free play in steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2020 118,022 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear not working (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe box (6.1.2 (a))

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,498 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight free play in steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2019 112,498 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2018 107,149 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover /rocker box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,067 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,067 miles

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

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,372 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 96,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,076 miles

slight free play detectedat steering wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,518 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 86,518 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,737 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 72,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,438 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,438 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,500 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 VLF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG05 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

YG05 VLF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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