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YR05 CJV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,024 mi
Last recorded156,024 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 156,024 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 145,623 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 135,545 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,834 miles

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

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

paste repair to exhaust system

Fail 12 Mar 2020 120,834 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

paste repair to exhaust system

Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,900 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge to 3/4 band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge to 3/4 band (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 105,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge to 3/4 band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge to 3/4 band (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,747 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,199 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,532 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,532 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,292 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 67,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,091 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 59,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,001 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,778 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,015 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 CJV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CJV, 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 CJV registered?

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

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