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YR05 GWU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,777 mi
Last recorded144,777 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 144,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2017 144,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 141,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 131,465 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 131,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 117,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,438 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 89,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,418 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 61,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,769 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 33,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GWU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

YR05 GWU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is YR05 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 GWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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