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DV05 VFZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,966 mi
Last recorded61,966 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,966 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,148 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,823 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offsides (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,615 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 46,615 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 44,329 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,556 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 39,966 miles

Front nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Front offside and both rear tyres are perishing/cracking

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,189 miles

Front nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Front offside and both rear tyres are perishing/cracking

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 37,189 miles

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

Front nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Front offside and both rear tyres are perishing/cracking

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,409 miles

Front offside tyre is cracking on sidewall

Indicator switch is slightly worn

Rear tyres are perishing-nearside is worse

Spare tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2017 34,409 miles

Front offside tyre is cracking on sidewall

Indicator switch is slightly worn

Rear tyres are perishing-nearside is worse

Spare tyre is worn on outer edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,530 miles

Front offside tyre is very worn on edges

Indicator switch is slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,659 miles

Front offside tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 28,659 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (borderline pass) (3.5.1g)

Front offside tyre worn on the outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (borderline pass) (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,889 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 25,887 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,118 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Some dampness around nearside rear brake drum

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,320 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 18,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 13,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,791 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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DV05 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV05 VFZ, 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 DV05 VFZ registered?

DV05 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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