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YS05 UWF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,049 mi
Last recorded178,049 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 UWF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 178,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension components corroded (All)

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Axel/suspension components corroded (All)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

indicator stalk slightly faulty

Fail 30 Jan 2023 178,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension components corroded (All)

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Axel/suspension components corroded (All)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

indicator stalk slightly faulty

Pass 17 Sep 2020 175,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

indicator stalk worn

offside front outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2019 171,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2019 171,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2018 166,729 miles

indicator stalk worn

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 159,142 miles

indicator stalk worn

Fail 7 Sep 2017 159,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator stalk worn

Pass 20 Sep 2016 147,400 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 147,400 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 131,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 119,091 miles

front brake discs have wear

Fail 14 Jul 2014 119,091 miles

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

front brake discs have wear

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,403 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside track rod end has slight play to balljoint

offsie rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,076 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,502 miles

front screen has damage less than 40mm zone b

Fail 6 Jul 2011 84,500 miles

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

front screen has damage less than 40mm zone b

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,025 miles

both front brake discs worn and have corrosion

recommend inspection of front pads

Fail 5 Jul 2010 71,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front brake discs worn and have corrosion

recommend inspection of front pads

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,561 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,242 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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YS05 UWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS05 UWF, 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 YS05 UWF registered?

YS05 UWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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