MOT Status
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134,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective tyre is flat ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle torsion bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle to body mounting bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle torsion bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle to body mounting bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advance wear and corrosion to inner surfaces of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle torsion rod assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to exposed sections of rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related perishing in tread area and around side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related perishing in tread area and around side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to exposed sections of rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related perishing in tread area and around side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related perishing in tread area and around side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyres heavily age perished
Nearside Steering arm has slight play at attatchment
Offside Rear Tyre heavily age perished borderline recommend replacement
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear thin restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering arm has slight play at attatchment
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyres heavily age perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear thin restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering arm has slight play at attatchment
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyres heavily age perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Oil leak ()
Rear nearside and offside tyre perishing
Offside 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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Brake warning light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Oil leak ()
Rear nearside and offside tyre perishing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and thin close to limits (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear door wont open from outside
age cracking and cuts to rear tyres
corrosion and damage to sills
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust corroded
high hand brake travel
oil leaks
service over due ind. on
stone chips in windscreen
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and thin close to limits (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear door wont open from outside
age cracking and cuts to rear tyres
corrosion and damage to sills
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust corroded
high hand brake travel
oil leaks
service over due ind. on
stone chips in windscreen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
corrosion and damage to sills
exhaust corroded
osr door wont open from outside
stone chips in windscreen
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
corrosion and damage to sills
exhaust corroded
osr door wont open from outside
stone chips in windscreen
exhaust corroded
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
small splits to o/s/r tyre
dampness around n/s/f shock
headlight aims on lower limits
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
dampness around n/s/f shock
headlight aims on lower limits
stone chips in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyre vavles slightly trapped/mis aligned
slight damage to sills
small stone chips in windscreen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF05 VKL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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