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VK05 FDG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,914 mi
Last recorded125,914 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FDG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 125,914 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 125,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 120,435 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk outer plastic covers missing but still works ok.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper offside and nearside trailing arms heavily corroded (part of axle)

Fail 17 Jun 2025 120,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk outer plastic covers missing but still works ok.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper offside and nearside trailing arms heavily corroded (part of axle)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,474 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 112,310 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 112,309 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,161 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 104,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 101,685 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,157 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,923 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,676 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 78,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,550 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 66,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,541 miles

o/s/rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,024 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 46,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,982 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,982 miles

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

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

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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VK05 FDG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VK05 FDG, 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 VK05 FDG registered?

VK05 FDG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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