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VE05 KXA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,580 mi
Last recorded188,580 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KXA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 188,580 miles

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

horn performance poor

Pass 2 Apr 2015 174,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 160,413 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 154,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 154,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 134,379 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 134,374 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 122,518 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 122,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 110,344 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 110,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid low offside rear tyre has nail inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2008 97,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid low offside rear tyre has nail inner 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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VE05 KXA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VE05 KXA, 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 VE05 KXA registered?

VE05 KXA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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