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RN54 VTX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,169 mi
Last recorded153,169 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VTX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 153,169 miles

osf steering arm has slight play

wipers poor

Fail 22 Mar 2021 153,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

osf steering arm has slight play

wipers poor

Fail 18 Mar 2021 153,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corroded under body,rear axle

Pass 21 Mar 2020 148,833 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 148,833 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 147,647 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 147,644 miles

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

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 147,624 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre showing cracks

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 147,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65 r15 88h (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre showing cracks

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 142,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre valve split

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished - 2004

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,858 miles

Engine management light on

Heavy age cracking and deep cuts to offside rear tyre - Requires attention

Heavy oil leak - requires attention

Nearside rear tyre valve damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2016 128,858 miles

Engine management light on

Heavy age cracking and deep cuts to offside rear tyre - Requires attention

Heavy oil leak - requires attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre valve damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,622 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

tow bar fitted with twin 7 pin sockets

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,215 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre dot code 2004, recommend replacement

Fail 8 Mar 2013 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre dot code 2004, recommend replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,454 miles

Oil leak

slight lip on front inner brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,037 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,037 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2010 50,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 221,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,252 miles

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 VTX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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