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MF05 VPV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,288 mi
Last recorded176,288 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VPV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 176,288 miles

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 176,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 164,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 164,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 154,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 145,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 135,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 128,310 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 128,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 116,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,783 miles

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

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

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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MF05 VPV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MF05 VPV, 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 MF05 VPV registered?

MF05 VPV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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