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MM05 VZL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,000 mi
Last recorded144,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VZL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 144,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 138,432 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 138,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 133,245 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 133,244 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,645 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,712 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,032 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 29,517 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side door mirror backing brocken

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,517 miles

near side door mirror backing brocken

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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MM05 VZL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MM05 VZL, 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 MM05 VZL registered?

MM05 VZL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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