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YH05 PPY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,383 mi
Last recorded150,383 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 PPY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 150,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

exhaust rear section corroded

steering wheel very hard to turn side to side from the wheels side

Pass 24 Feb 2020 148,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 148,023 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Apr 2019 148,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 147,455 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres badly deteriorated

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 147,455 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

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

Nearside Front tyre badly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres badly deteriorated

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 141,010 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing really thin on inner edge but no cords or ply showing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 140,645 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 140,633 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror back (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

throtal slow to return

Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 127,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 127,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 119,944 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,939 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 109,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 106,826 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 86,917 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,565 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 67,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,649 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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YH05 PPY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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