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VA05 CYV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,523 mi
Last recorded134,523 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 134,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 123,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 123,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades need replacing (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2016 111,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,464 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 98,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 98,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 90,194 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,473 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,915 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front disc worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,590 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,444 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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VA05 CYV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA05 CYV, 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 VA05 CYV registered?

VA05 CYV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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The MOT history for VA05 CYV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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