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VA05 HNK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,522 mi
Last recorded158,522 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 HNK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 158,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear light cluster has slight damage to lens

Fail 25 Sep 2014 158,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear light cluster has slight damage to lens

Pass 22 Jul 2013 148,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil filter corroded

Coolant fan NOT cutting in

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 148,425 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant fan NOT cutting in

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL level below min (oil Leak) 2 Litres added

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil filter corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 128,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,507 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 111,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,068 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,534 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,534 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,269 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 HNK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VA05 HNK, 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 HNK registered?

VA05 HNK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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