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YG55 YHN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

168,245 mi
Last recorded168,245 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YHN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 168,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 165,632 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 165,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 163,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 160,249 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 160,248 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 159,426 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 159,415 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 153,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 153,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 147,617 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 147,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 143,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 143,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 130,566 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 130,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 118,080 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 118,080 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,187 miles

slight oil on power steering belt

o/s rear tyre slight uneven tread

Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,900 miles

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

o/s rear tyre condition

Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,116 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 78,698 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,151 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2008 59,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

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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YG55 YHN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YG55 YHN, 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 YG55 YHN registered?

YG55 YHN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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