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DE55 VVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,564 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,642 miles

Front Both front tyres have slight cracks

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracks

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,842 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,842 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,158 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,657 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,110 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,324 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,152 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,055 miles

N/S/F TYRE WARING ON OUTSJDE EDGE

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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DE55 VVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE55 VVL, 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 DE55 VVL registered?

DE55 VVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 VVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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