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YP55 FWA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,787 mi
Last recorded140,787 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FWA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 118,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box, centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box, centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Throttle cable fouling exhaust system...likely to fail!

Fail 24 Oct 2014 93,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Throttle cable fouling exhaust system...likely to fail!

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 82,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,478 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 74,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,024 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Oct 2011 64,024 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,466 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,274 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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YP55 FWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YP55 FWA, 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 YP55 FWA registered?

YP55 FWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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