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YM54 PLZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,403 mi
Last recorded149,403 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 PLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 149,403 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 146,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 143,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 139,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 139,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 135,892 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 132,595 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,457 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 128,202 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 123,775 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,577 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 120,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,880 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres on legal limit (border line pass)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 108,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres on legal limit (border line pass)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 93,489 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,489 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,887 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

rear tyres perished

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2012 81,887 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

rear tyres perished

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,038 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust rubber mounts slightly perished

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 59,038 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust rubber mounts slightly perished

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,121 miles

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

rear brakes slightly uneven.

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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YM54 PLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YM54 PLZ, 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 YM54 PLZ registered?

YM54 PLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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