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YR05 CJF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,253 mi
Last recorded84,253 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,478 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 69,478 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 53,810 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 41,054 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 CJF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

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

Is YR05 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 CJF shows 6 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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