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VK05 KGV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,016 mi
Last recorded168,016 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KGV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 168,016 miles

Offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 1 Jul 2022 163,712 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 158,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 152,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 135,223 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,429 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine sump coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,336 miles

Oil leak

both front brake disks have a slighty lip

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper smeering

spare tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

top engine cover loose

Fail 22 Jun 2012 71,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre 1.6-2mm heavily perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,323 miles

Offside rear tyre 1.6-2mm heavily perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,007 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside rear tyre 3mm and perished

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,606 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,194 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 34,194 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has small cut on inner side wall not exposing cord

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 KGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

VK05 KGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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