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YY53 YUH

2004 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

207,270 mi
Last recorded207,270 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Berlingo86,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YUH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 207,270 miles

Body insecure Rear cross member excessive corrosion full width (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body component insecure floor at jack point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure floor at jack point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Both rears (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear axle . Both rear wheels tracking distorted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 206,545 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 206,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 204,731 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 204,731 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 199,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 195,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 191,249 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 191,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 187,691 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 187,670 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 180,476 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 180,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 175,074 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 169,368 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 169,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 161,316 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 151,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 138,808 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 138,808 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 121,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 102,320 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,420 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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YY53 YUH is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY53 YUH, 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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YY53 YUH is a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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