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YM05 SBX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,769 mi
Last recorded118,769 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,947 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,896 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 109,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,242 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 104,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,245 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer just on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement P bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine cover hiding some components

Fail 24 Nov 2016 88,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement P bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer just on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement P bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine cover hiding some components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,097 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror casing temporary repair

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,097 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clip - may clean (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded may clean (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre perished.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 50,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre perished.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,309 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 41,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,450 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre very badly perished

Spare tyre defective

Washer output low but sufficient to clear screen

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,387 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SBX 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 61.9%.

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 SBX, 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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YM05 SBX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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