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VK05 FXF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

19,108 mi
Last recorded19,108 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FXF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 19,108 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 19,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 17,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 16,863 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 16,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 16,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer sill is slightly distorted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 15,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer sill is slightly distorted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 15,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 15,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 14,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 13,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filler hose cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,022 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 13,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,487 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 12,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 11,452 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorated

oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,452 miles

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorated

oil level on minimum

Fail 18 Jun 2014 11,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyre pressures low

both rear tyres deteriorated

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyre pressures low

both rear tyres deteriorated

coolant level low

Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,978 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,312 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 6,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,661 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 FXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

VK05 FXF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VK05 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 FXF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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