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SP05 VFK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,487 mi
Last recorded205,487 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 205,487 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 205,487 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 192,732 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test FOLDED DOWN ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 192,716 miles

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

Offside Front Upper brake caliper securing device missing BOLT (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYL (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test FOLDED DOWN ()

Pass 6 May 2016 186,141 miles

Nearside Front roughness felt at wheel bearing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre heaviley cracked and tread low

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 186,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front roughness felt at wheel bearing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre heaviley cracked and tread low

coolant leak and coolant bottle loose

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 180,441 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 May 2015 180,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 May 2014 168,664 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 168,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s inner steering arm

Pass 21 May 2013 144,553 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 144,551 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 125,522 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 125,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 104,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 84,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 62,116 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 62,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 15 May 2008 37,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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SP05 VFK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP05 VFK, 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 SP05 VFK registered?

SP05 VFK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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