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KR05 VBG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VBG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 92,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 88,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,867 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,765 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,299 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,299 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens holed (1.2.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,441 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,474 miles

engine noisey possible water pump bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine noisey possible water pump bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2013 446,111 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 38,033 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,657 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on outside

Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,000 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 VBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KR05 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR05 VBG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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