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SO55 VAF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,824 mi
Last recorded127,824 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 VAF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,824 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 127,823 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 124,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,612 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 119,822 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 113,289 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 113,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,723 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 108,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 103,986 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 103,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 99,372 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 95,954 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

both n/s tyres perished

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 17 Dec 2010 95,950 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

both n/s tyres perished

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2009 85,436 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight inbalance of rear brakes

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

wipers could be better

Pass 23 Dec 2008 78,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

indicators switch slightly loose

slight inbalance of front brakes

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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SO55 VAF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SO55 VAF, 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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SO55 VAF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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