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VE05 VEA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,775 mi
Last recorded84,775 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VEA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 81,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 81,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 76,159 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 76,129 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 70,156 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,780 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

brakes performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking

Fail 22 May 2015 51,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished no cord or ply exposed at time of test

Pass 22 May 2015 51,384 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished no cord or ply exposed at time of test

Pass 21 May 2014 39,295 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,150 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 35,186 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 32,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,536 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,668 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 VEA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

VE05 VEA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VE05 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 VEA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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