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YR05 MDU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,775 mi
Last recorded183,775 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 183,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under fuel tank damp

Fail 3 Feb 2020 183,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under fuel tank damp

Pass 5 Feb 2019 168,880 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Diesel fuel tank looks damp

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 168,879 miles

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

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

Diesel fuel tank looks damp

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 154,971 miles

Front wishbone inner bushs split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Underneath fuel tank damp

Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,418 miles

Front tyres low tread 3mm

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,099 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2015 124,806 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded around rear joint

rear exhaust split and blowing slightly

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,994 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded at rear joint

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,985 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it(punctured - not repairable)

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner tread area

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,395 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer tread area(raised edge)

wiper blades worn/starting to smear

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,058 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn v/low on outer tread area and has a deep cut to outer sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2010 86,058 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn v/low on outer tread area and has a deep cut to outer sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2009 70,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box corroded/cracked around tail pipe and blowing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,778 miles

rear exhaust box corroded/cracked around tail pipe and blowing slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2008 52,582 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light stays on

front brake discs worn/badly lipped

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light stays on

front brake discs worn/badly lipped

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 MDU 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 72.2%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

YR05 MDU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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