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YR05 EXH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,681 mi
Last recorded185,681 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 185,681 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 185,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 173,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 163,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 154,378 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 154,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reset (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working fitted new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low reset (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 134,533 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 134,533 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,965 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,151 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres heavily perrished

Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres heavily perrished

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,245 miles

near side mirror glass cracked

off side mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2009 52,456 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,422 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 EXH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

YR05 EXH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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