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YR05 EXM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,423 mi
Last recorded139,423 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 139,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 139,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 131,277 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 131,277 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 128,100 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,575 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 117,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,015 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 83,925 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)

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,652 miles

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING / OIL LEAK [ADV WASH OFF] / O/S/F TYRE 2.2MM / N/S/F TYRE 2MM / SPAREWHEEL MISSING

Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,652 miles

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

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

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING / OIL LEAK [ADV WASH OFF] / O/S/F TYRE 2.2MM / N/S/F TYRE 2MM / SPAREWHEEL MISSING

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,044 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,496 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,983 miles

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

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

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,075 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,302 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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 EXM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

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

Is YR05 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 EXM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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