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VK05 KWC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,000 mi
Last recorded168,000 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KWC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 168,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 166,589 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 162,887 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 162,887 miles

Fuel system component leaking underside of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 157,634 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 151,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 144,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 144,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 133,502 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 133,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,526 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 97,526 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,624 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,044 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,176 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,407 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 KWC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

VK05 KWC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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