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AO54 VSV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,572 mi
Last recorded100,572 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 100,572 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on load sensor spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,962 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle beam and components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 97,962 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle beam and components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,336 miles

Both front wings corroded

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,344 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,583 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,821 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 70,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,652 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,818 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,969 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 41,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,686 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,288 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,164 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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AO54 VSV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO54 VSV, 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 AO54 VSV registered?

AO54 VSV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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