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RF05 VKB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VKB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,917 miles

All jacking points have damage near these areas.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre needs air.Loose on cradle.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 not 3. ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 144,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

All jacking points have damage near these areas.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre needs air.Loose on cradle.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 not 3. ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside registration plate lamp lens is missing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

damage to both sill panels

spare tyre is flat,with badly perished/cracked sidewall

Fail 7 Nov 2022 139,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached moving in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside registration plate lamp lens is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung/washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

damage to both sill panels

spare tyre is flat,with badly perished/cracked sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,965 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 129,113 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 129,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 124,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 118,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounted (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,454 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,740 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,435 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,178 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 48,178 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,577 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 44,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,497 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 39,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,590 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 25,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RF05 VKB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RF05 VKB, 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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RF05 VKB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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