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YR05 BMZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,391 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 86,391 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,550 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 80,550 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,568 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 71,568 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 63,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,766 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,504 miles

Nearside rear tyre has perishing craccks but not deep enough to see cords.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,766 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 47,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,010 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 44,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,304 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,220 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 BMZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

YR05 BMZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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