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AO55 VXJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,181 mi
Last recorded97,181 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 92,277 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,983 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,345 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,870 miles

rear tyres have cracks in tread advise replacement in future

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,556 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 54,556 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S rear door will not open from inside or outside.Spare tyre appears to be flat.

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,317 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,294 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 41,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,965 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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AO55 VXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO55 VXJ, 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 AO55 VXJ registered?

AO55 VXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AO55 VXJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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