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YM05 JLV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

257,409 mi
Last recorded257,409 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2024 257,409 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 246,934 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 246,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 238,015 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 213,500 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 213,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 199,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 193,117 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 192,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 148,119 miles

Horn sounds weak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 148,119 miles

Horn sounds weak

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 117,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,565 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,144 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 65,276 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,262 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 JLV 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 57.9%.

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 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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

YM05 JLV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YM05 JLV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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