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YR55 CVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,887 mi
Last recorded124,887 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 CVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 124,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 124,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 111,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 111,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 101,429 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,930 miles

Oil leak ()

brake discs badly corroded

brake load valve return spring heavily corroded and in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,650 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 90,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 82,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,235 miles

passenger side front wing damaged and side repeater lense missing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

passenger side front wing damaged and side repeater lense missing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,745 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 69,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,598 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 55,598 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,379 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 30,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,572 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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YR55 CVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR55 CVL, 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 YR55 CVL registered?

YR55 CVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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