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YM05 BCO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 BCO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 101,420 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 From flexy to wheel cylynder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 100,559 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 100,559 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,352 miles

Exhaust front pipe getting corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 93,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,328 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 85,884 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,112 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 83,084 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,410 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 77,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front exhaust pipe has slight blow present

Pass 7 Feb 2014 77,309 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front exhaust pipe has slight blow present

Pass 8 Feb 2013 74,067 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 74,067 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 68,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,873 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 60,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,157 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,312 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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YM05 BCO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM05 BCO, 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 YM05 BCO registered?

YM05 BCO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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