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YR05 BLV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 138,948 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jun 2016 138,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2015 129,238 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 129,238 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 120,651 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 120,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 112,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 102,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 92,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 81,957 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 May 2009 73,078 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 73,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 67,496 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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YR05 BLV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BLV, 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 BLV registered?

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

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