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KR05 VBF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 110,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust coupling between rear silencer slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 110,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust coupling between rear silencer slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2020 108,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,359 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,971 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 79,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,017 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,017 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 663,152 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,359 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 36,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,890 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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KR05 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KR05 VBF, 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 KR05 VBF registered?

KR05 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is KR05 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 VBF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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