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YK05 WCX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,593 mi
Last recorded142,593 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 WCX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2022 142,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 136,128 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 136,128 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2020 131,185 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 131,113 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 124,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,432 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 91,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,666 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

unable to check conditoin of front pads

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

engine cover adrift(put inside vehicle)pulling dip stick out

Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,095 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning light on

engine cover adrift(put inside vehicle)pulling dip stick out

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,079 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,935 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,388 miles

n/s front and rear tyres have slight damage/ scrubbing on sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,997 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YK05 WCX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YK05 WCX, 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 YK05 WCX registered?

YK05 WCX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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