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YH55 LXG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,708 mi
Last recorded197,708 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LXG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 197,708 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2020 197,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 187,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 179,227 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 166,182 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 166,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2016 155,996 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 155,996 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,622 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight side play to the hand brake

Fail 14 Oct 2014 137,138 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight side play to the hand brake

Pass 15 Aug 2013 117,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 117,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 97,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,587 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 77,586 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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 Sep 2010 62,116 miles

Cut on nearside front tyre sidewall.

Driver's window inoperative.

Front crossmember damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,842 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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YH55 LXG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YH55 LXG, 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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YH55 LXG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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