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YR05 BKF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,870 mi
Last recorded125,870 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,870 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 125,870 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 125,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed inside and outside edges

stop warning light on dash stays on

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,046 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag warning lamp lit

Pass 24 Jan 2012 101,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak

lip in both front brake discs.

o/s/f sill dented .

Fail 24 Jan 2012 101,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

lip in both front brake discs.

o/s/f sill dented .

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,821 miles

N/S/F tyre feathered on outside edge.

N/S/R tyre feathered on outside edge.

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,813 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/F tyre feathered on outside edge.

N/S/R tyre feathered on outside edge.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,733 miles

Offside and nearside front wheel arch trims loose

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,538 miles

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

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 BKF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BKF, 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 BKF registered?

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

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