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SO55 VEV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,419 mi
Last recorded125,419 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 125,419 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 114,765 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre has surface fractures on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 100,064 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,269 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,554 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,191 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged/cut no cord exposed

Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,121 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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SO55 VEV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SO55 VEV, 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 SO55 VEV registered?

SO55 VEV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is SO55 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 VEV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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