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EK55 VHA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,185 mi
Last recorded139,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VHA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 139,185 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 139,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 133,117 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 133,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 120,763 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 117,341 miles

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

Front discs pitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,315 miles

Front brake discs are pitted. o/s front tyre wearing close to limit. n/s front wishbone ball joint has slight play detected. o/s front shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 105,315 miles

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

Front brake discs are pitted. o/s front tyre wearing close to limit. n/s front wishbone ball joint has slight play detected. o/s front shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 151,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 115,684 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 115,684 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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EK55 VHA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK55 VHA, 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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EK55 VHA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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