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YH05 BYF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 BYF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 119,164 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 119,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 110,439 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both strut top bearings slightly siezed

Fail 29 Mar 2023 110,434 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both strut top bearings slightly siezed

Pass 29 Mar 2022 101,652 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,609 miles

Exhaust back box bracket deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,749 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front arm, rear bush splitting slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2020 88,749 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front arm, rear bush splitting slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,713 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,712 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,863 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,433 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,433 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,600 miles

exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,391 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 45,391 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,929 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 36,929 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,728 miles

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2009 21,728 miles

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,328 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbed off on very outer edge close to wear limit rest of tyre ok

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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YH05 BYF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 YH05 BYF, 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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YH05 BYF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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