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YR05 BMV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,907 mi
Last recorded139,907 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 139,907 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 138,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 126,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 126,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,686 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 111,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,361 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,499 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,483 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,575 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,280 miles

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

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

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 BMV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

YR05 BMV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 BMV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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