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VK05 MWG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,359 mi
Last recorded84,359 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 MWG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 84,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,689 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 72,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 65,919 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 65,849 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,052 miles

Offside Rear Outer door handle broken

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,066 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,422 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 23,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,297 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,281 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 10,694 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 8,346 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 5,904 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 MWG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

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

Is VK05 MWG safe to buy?

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