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AO55 VXX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VXX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 104,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near wear limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near wear limits and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 99,443 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near wear limits and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracking and perished on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 98,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 98,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,260 miles

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

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

both radiator bottom hose clips corroded away ( replaced )

Fail 15 Nov 2022 92,260 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

both radiator bottom hose clips corroded away ( replaced )

Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 90,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,662 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,437 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch biting point low

Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,862 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,353 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,353 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,915 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,719 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,405 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,032 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 VXX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

AO55 VXX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AO55 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 VXX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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