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YR05 CHX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,499 mi
Last recorded132,499 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 132,499 miles

NO REVERSE LIGHT

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 132,499 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NO REVERSE LIGHT

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 120,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 120,602 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,217 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,217 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,061 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 91,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 75,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 65,266 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 65,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,597 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside wing mirror cover damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 57,536 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,227 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 53,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside washer jet poor

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

coolant low

service light on

Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

coolant low

service light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,578 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre is not of a commercial structure

service warning light on

Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,578 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre is not of a commercial structure

service warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,991 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

general oil leaks

loaded

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer side wall

service light flashing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,319 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD WEAR

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn and lipped

loaded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,202 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,202 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,934 miles

Bonnet damaged

Rear fog light switch slightly loose on arm

Pass 7 Mar 2008 10,100 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 CHX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CHX, 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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YR05 CHX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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