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KU55 VAE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,810 mi
Last recorded115,810 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 115,810 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 113,500 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 113,500 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 111,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 101,459 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,992 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 95,992 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose off pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 91,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre scuffed up and perishing

nearside rear tyre very badly cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,320 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,424 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 81,424 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,794 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,056 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 70,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,029 miles

oil leak.

windscreen slight damage (less than 40mm).

Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,029 miles

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

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

front wheel trims missing.

offside front brake pads are worn (recommend replace).

oil leak.

windscreen slight damage (less than 40mm).

Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,784 miles

front wheel trims missing.

rear tyres deterioated.

windscreen slight damage (less than 40mm).

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,580 miles

(notes :- steel wheels, 175/70R14 tyres, minimum tread depths n/s/f & o/s/f 7mm, n/s/r 3mm, o/s/r 4mm.)

front wheel trims missing.

rear tyres are deterioating.

windscreen slight damage (less than 40mm).

Fail 1 Nov 2012 43,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

(notes :- steel wheels, 175/70R14 tyres, minimum tread depths n/s/f & o/s/f 7mm, n/s/r 3mm, o/s/r 4mm.)

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

front wheel trims missing.

rear tyres are deterioating.

windscreen slight damage (less than 40mm).

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,436 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 36,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,796 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,704 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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KU55 VAE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KU55 VAE, 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 KU55 VAE registered?

KU55 VAE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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