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YG05 YHY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,139 mi
Last recorded88,139 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 YHY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 88,139 miles

chassis and underside covered in heavy underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,894 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 85,894 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,059 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 82,059 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,894 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,893 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,431 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 75,431 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,130 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 72,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,839 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre deteriorating and tread low

Fail 26 Nov 2013 64,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre deteriorating and tread low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,227 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,483 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2010 50,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,422 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 47,422 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,445 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 YHY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

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

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