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YR05 EXJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,812 mi
Last recorded132,812 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 132,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper corrosion to side panel above sill

Rear rear beam corroded but not weakened

Fail 25 May 2019 132,785 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper corrosion to side panel above sill

Rear rear beam corroded but not weakened

Pass 26 May 2018 130,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to rear quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 128,927 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 128,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,484 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill and body

Fail 21 Apr 2016 124,484 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside rear outer sill and body

Pass 20 Apr 2015 121,758 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished and cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2014 114,614 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 114,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 81,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,323 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,858 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 EXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

YR05 EXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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