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YH55 YLR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,148 mi
Last recorded126,148 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,148 miles

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

horn quiet - still functioning ok

mirror body damaged nsf

Fail 29 Sep 2017 126,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

horn quiet - still functioning ok

mirror body damaged nsf

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,646 miles

horn quiet

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,646 miles

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

horn quiet

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,155 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 105,155 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,770 miles

Both front lower arm rear mountings split and delaminated, but not excessive movement

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

osf track rod end boot insecure but still preventing dirt ingress

wipers splitting

Fail 22 Sep 2014 95,770 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Both front lower arm rear mountings split and delaminated, but not excessive movement

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

nsf tyre 2mm

osf track rod end boot insecure but still preventing dirt ingress

wipers splitting

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,469 miles

Near side rear brake pipe slightly rusty.

Near side rear indicator fading in colour.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 85,469 miles

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

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

Front brake discs look poor.

Near side rear brake pipe slightly rusty.

Near side rear indicator fading in colour.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,773 miles

bonnet pull poor

both front tyres on 3mm

front pads look slightly poor

slight engine oil leak

slight play in o/s/f innr rack joint

some brake pipes slightly corroded

some chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,536 miles

bonnett pull poor

n/s wing mirror been taped up

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

small chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2011 66,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bonnett pull poor

n/s wing mirror been taped up

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,688 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,906 miles

slight engine oil leak,slight play in steering rack off side joint,exhaust rusty.alternator belt very slightly crqacked.off side rear wheel rim very slightly buckled.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 43,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight engine oil leak,slight play in steering rack off side joint,exhaust rusty.alternator belt very slightly crqacked.off side rear wheel rim very slightly buckled.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,416 miles

n/s/r tyre lightly cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r indicator slightly white

small crack on windscreen

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 YLR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

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

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