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KA05 VSV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,076 mi
Last recorded122,076 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,076 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,635 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 105,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear tyres showing signs of cracks

Pass 31 Mar 2018 81,089 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

front and rear exhaust bracket mounting broken

Fail 30 Mar 2018 81,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

front and rear exhaust bracket mounting broken

Fail 9 Mar 2018 80,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear exhaust mountings broken

Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,504 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 76,504 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum empty (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,600 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 74,600 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,610 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box bracket heavily corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,895 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

rear box exhaust bracket rotten but exhaust secure

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,015 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,011 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KA05 VSV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KA05 VSV, 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 KA05 VSV registered?

KA05 VSV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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