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YR55 EXV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,156 mi
Last recorded164,156 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 164,156 miles

rear axle bearings slightly worn

Fail 21 Nov 2024 164,144 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle bearings slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2023 164,142 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 150,625 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 135,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,284 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,167 miles

Offside Front seat belt cowling missing

Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,157 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front seat belt cowling missing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,895 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,338 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack ends. (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,467 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,884 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 EXV 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 80%.

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 YR55 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

YR55 EXV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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