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VK05 OCB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 119,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld split on front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front of rear sub frame in clips (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 119,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld split on front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front of rear sub frame in clips (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,601 miles

Air bag light slow in goitre out

Nearside Both tyres damaged on outer walls

Nearside Seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,258 miles

Air bag light slow in going out

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks on engine

Fail 27 Apr 2016 82,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Air bag light slow in going out

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks on engine

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,512 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 74,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,764 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

indicator switch worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

air bag light on

n/s/door mirror case and glass damaged

o/s/front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

air bag light on

n/s/door mirror case and glass damaged

o/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,103 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,103 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 20,915 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 OCB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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