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VF55 KFL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,444 mi
Last recorded127,444 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 KFL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 127,444 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in fastening clips at rear of front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 127,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in fastening clips at rear of front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 122,947 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 122,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and poor condition on inner faces.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv front brake pads getting worn and poor condition......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 117,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,941 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,465 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,796 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,796 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,013 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake disc slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 78,070 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,739 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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VF55 KFL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF55 KFL, 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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VF55 KFL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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