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VE55 WVC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,999 mi
Last recorded107,999 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 WVC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorating

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,569 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,589 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 88,584 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 80,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,768 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 4 Jan 2018 75,608 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,388 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,763 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,314 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 54,314 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,403 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 35,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,493 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,927 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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VE55 WVC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE55 WVC, 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 VE55 WVC registered?

VE55 WVC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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