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YL05 MTE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,058 mi
Last recorded69,058 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,058 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,528 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,789 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 58,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 52,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 44,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 34,664 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Jan 2018 34,663 miles

Nearside 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 tyre perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,051 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,562 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 22,562 miles

Stop lamp not working all stop lights (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 17,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 14,978 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,290 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,787 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,131 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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YL05 MTE 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 78.9%.

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 YL05 MTE, 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 YL05 MTE registered?

YL05 MTE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is YL05 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 MTE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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