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KR05 VBM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2016 77,921 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,059 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,012 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear flexi hoses retaing clip missing but still secure

Fail 6 Feb 2014 67,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,156 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,590 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,547 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,179 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,211 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,266 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 VBM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KR05 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

KR05 VBM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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