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YM05 BCV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,885 mi
Last recorded136,885 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 BCV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 136,885 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade

Offside Front seat belt storke

Offside Front wiper blade

Fail 6 Oct 2017 136,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade

Offside Front seat belt storke

Offside Front wiper blade

Pass 5 Oct 2016 131,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE (3.6.B.2c)

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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRE WALL PERRISHED OLD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 131,347 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER RUBBER WORN (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn CLIP LOOSE STRIP CHECK (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES + HOSES REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRE WALL PERRISHED OLD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 127,612 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSAE ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN GREASE WAX OIL PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 5 Aug 2015 127,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSAE ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN GREASE WAX OIL PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 31 Jul 2014 121,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 113,974 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 107,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 96,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 82,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 65,203 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 65,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BCV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YM05 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

YM05 BCV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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