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RN54 VBF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,355 mi
Last recorded200,355 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 200,355 miles

Damage to offside rear light unit

Movement in passengers seat back

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jan 2014 176,081 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to front registration plate

Slight damage to offside rear light unit

Pass 28 Jan 2013 158,097 miles

Offside rear reflector is damaged in light unit

Fail 24 Jan 2013 158,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear light units are damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 23 Jan 2012 142,964 miles

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

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2012 142,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2011 127,808 miles

Engine sump becoming corroded.

Evidence of very slight weep developing - offside front shock absorber.

Nearside front tyre void of tread (BALD) outer shoulder - meets MOT pass standard.

Oil leak

Small hole in nearside rear light lens - not showing white light.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 127,808 miles

Engine sump becoming corroded.

Evidence of very slight weep developing - offside front shock absorber.

Nearside front tyre void of tread (BALD) outer shoulder - meets MOT pass standard.

Oil leak

Small hole in nearside rear light lens - not showing white light.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 105,889 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,709 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 87,709 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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RN54 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RN54 VBF, 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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RN54 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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