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VK05 OBU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,931 mi
Last recorded136,931 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 OBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 136,931 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 136,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades poor wipe to screen........ (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lamp inop /aim not checked......... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside outer sill holed and corroded........... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe corroded....... (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seat belt stalk incomplete........ (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust holed and corroded......... (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower suspension arms rear-most bushes badly worn.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limits.......... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 132,667 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 132,667 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective welded to body not rubber mounted exhaust been made up not genuine (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension subframe corroded ok at mot test

Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,421 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 118,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seatbelt buckle damaged but working ok

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 106,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seatbelt buckle damaged but working ok

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 96,075 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,915 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 85,915 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 71,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,529 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,349 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,747 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,124 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,744 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 OBU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBU, 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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VK05 OBU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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