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VK05 FEJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,360 mi
Last recorded148,360 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,360 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 119,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,050 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 95,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,078 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 13 Dec 2016 89,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,789 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,760 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,347 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning light on indicateing a fault

new rear wiper blade required

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,087 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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VK05 FEJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FEJ, 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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VK05 FEJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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