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VK05 FFR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,587 mi
Last recorded79,587 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 79,587 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2017 55,521 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,989 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,647 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 FFR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

VK05 FFR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is VK05 FFR safe to buy?

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