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YH55 LYA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,718 mi
Last recorded101,718 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,718 miles

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

exhaust flange clamp loose but secure.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 101,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust flange clamp loose but secure.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,570 miles

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

front windscreen wipers slightly worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,065 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 72,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,805 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 LYA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YH55 LYA, 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 YH55 LYA registered?

YH55 LYA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 LYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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