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YS54 XYL

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

162,187 mi
Last recorded162,187 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 XYL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,187 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator minor leak and electric cooling fan not cutting in (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 162,187 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator minor leak and electric cooling fan not cutting in (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 159,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

radiator has signs of a coolant leak

Fail 18 May 2019 159,358 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

back box corroded

radiator has signs of a coolant leak

Pass 11 May 2018 156,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

auxillary belt deteriorated

engine leaking oil

radiator has minor leak

Fail 5 May 2018 156,837 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

auxillary belt deteriorated

engine leaking oil

radiator has minor leak

Pass 13 May 2017 150,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Fail 13 May 2017 150,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexi to nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexi to offside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 141,525 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 141,495 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired valve linkage broken (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked rear bush housing cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 131,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipe from offside rear flexi to wheel cylinder corroding

Fail 23 May 2015 131,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipe from offside rear flexi to wheel cylinder corroding

Pass 31 May 2014 120,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 120,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 111,204 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 111,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,977 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 107,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 2 Jun 2011 97,624 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 97,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,004 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,784 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 57,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre deflated.

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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YS54 XYL is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,834 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 YS54 XYL, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YS54 XYL is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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