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VE05 OLN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 OLN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 62,971 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged

Pass 14 May 2020 57,271 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 57,271 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 51,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 44,342 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 38,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2016 33,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,285 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,285 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 30,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear possition lights flicker very slightly when hazords are on

Pass 7 May 2013 27,805 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 27,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 23,200 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2012 23,200 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2011 19,581 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 19,581 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,937 miles

outer sidewalls on all 4 tyres perrishing

Fail 8 Jun 2009 15,006 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)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,006 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)

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

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,722 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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VE05 OLN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE05 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

VE05 OLN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VE05 OLN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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