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VK05 ODA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,563 mi
Last recorded102,563 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,563 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Passenger seat back slightly loose

Fail 6 Nov 2019 102,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush torn with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Passenger seat back slightly loose

Pass 9 Nov 2018 86,669 miles

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

corrosion to underside components and structure

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2018 86,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside components and structure

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,254 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear beam axle corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 83,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear beam axle corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,730 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 80,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,135 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,416 miles

Oil leak

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 10 Sep 2013 60,364 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 17 Sep 2012 53,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,210 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Fail 11 Apr 2009 42,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,579 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 ODA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

VK05 ODA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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