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YR05 ATU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,080 mi
Last recorded127,080 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ATU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 127,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear starting to delaminate (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheels cambered in no play found

exhaust corroded

plastic covers missing on both front seat belt stalks

play in offside steering rack end

Fail 4 Feb 2016 127,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited access (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited access (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear starting to delaminate (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs BADLY corroded

both rear wheels cambered in no play found

exhaust corroded

long travel on handbrake

plastic covers missing on both front seat belt stalks

play in offside steering rack end

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,014 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs in poor condition

plastic covers missing on both seatbelt stalks

Fail 9 Jan 2015 119,014 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs in poor condition

plastic covers missing on both seatbelt stalks

Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,110 miles

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

engine leking oil

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,387 miles

Oil leak

damage to o/s mirror

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,679 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 67,679 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,481 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 55,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

nearside headlight has condensation

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,411 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 30 Jul 2008 46,411 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning light on

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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YR05 ATU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YR05 ATU, 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 YR05 ATU registered?

YR05 ATU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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