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YR05 FLX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,269 mi
Last recorded170,269 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 170,269 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 164,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 163,296 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 161,261 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 161,260 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 159,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 157,459 miles

nsr indicator faded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 156,551 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 156,551 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 153,595 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 153,595 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 141,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 141,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 125,549 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,007 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,261 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,100 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 FLX 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 68.4%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

YR05 FLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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