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AV55 VRW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,462 mi
Last recorded168,462 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VRW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 168,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 168,451 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 164,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner treaqd (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 164,982 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner treaqd (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 158,252 miles

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 23 Dec 2013 158,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fanbelt in very poor condition ------ns door mirror cover missing -------wipers in poor condition -------indicator switch in poor condition -------os door strap loose

nsf tyre damaged sidewall

oil level low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 152,386 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

amber air bag light on

Fail 21 Dec 2012 152,382 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

amber air bag light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 146,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 136,378 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 124,681 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 124,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 92,164 miles

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

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 VRW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV55 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

AV55 VRW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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