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RN54 VTG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,759 mi
Last recorded159,759 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VTG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 159,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2024 155,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear heavily cracked outer edge. (no ply or cord visable)

offside rear and nearside rear suspension beam mounting brackets heavily corroded. (not holed)

Pass 14 Feb 2023 151,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked on outer edge

offside rear showing wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2022 145,070 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Feb 2021 139,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front brake pads not fully visable

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2020 134,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 120,848 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 120,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,799 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 109,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,883 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and near limit

Fail 13 Feb 2017 97,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and near limit

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,071 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,256 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,809 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,941 miles

air bag light ON

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,183 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 53,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,019 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 VTG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RN54 VTG, 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 RN54 VTG registered?

RN54 VTG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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