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AO55 VYD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,149 mi
Last recorded163,149 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VYD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 163,149 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bearing has play

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle mounting arms corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 156,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front & n/s/r brake hose ferrules covered in grease

Fail 5 Sep 2023 156,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam also aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front & n/s/r brake hose ferrules covered in grease

Pass 16 Sep 2022 148,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 148,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 143,798 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe joining hose

Fail 16 Aug 2021 143,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished & has a screw in tread

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe joining hose

Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished inbetween tread

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2019 132,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer c.v. joint gaitor deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2019 132,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Outer c.v. joint gaitor deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,675 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 4 Sep 2018 127,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on both edges

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,554 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 122,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,243 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,460 miles

Exhaust rear section outer casing rusty

O/S/R Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Slight play in both steering rack rods

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 112,378 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rear section outer casing rusty

O/S Outer cv boot slight weep of grease

O/S/R Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Slight play in both steering rack rods

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,191 miles

Exhaust rear section outer casing rusty

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,191 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust rear section outer casing rusty

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,514 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,514 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,294 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,294 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 83,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 62,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 62,153 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 VYD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AO55 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

AO55 VYD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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