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AV55 VCC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VCC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 116,563 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,697 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,712 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,399 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall also starting to wear on outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge of the tread.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls,. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,607 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,282 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

slight oil leak

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs starting to lip

small cuts in rear tyre treads

small weep of oil from dozer valve

Fail 24 Oct 2012 40,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs started to lip

oil resisdue around turbo intercooler,air dozer and power steering pump area

rear brake squeal

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,451 miles

rear brake squeal

front brake discs started to lip

oil resisdue around turbo intercooler,air dozer and power steering pump area

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV55 VCC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AV55 VCC, 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 AV55 VCC registered?

AV55 VCC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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