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YR05 BTV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,203 mi
Last recorded141,203 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 BTV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 141,203 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 138,018 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 134,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear silencer outer skin separating

Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,001 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 126,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,300 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,300 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm at the rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,513 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,211 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,211 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,812 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,743 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,825 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,677 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 BTV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

YR05 BTV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 BTV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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