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VK05 ODJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,327 mi
Last recorded132,327 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 132,327 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed and check broken (6.2.B.2)

oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2016 132,327 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed and check broken (6.2.B.2)

oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside check strap fault

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,306 miles

service brake low reading's

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,581 miles

oil leak on engine

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

oil leak on engine

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,149 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

n/s/r tyre side wall cut

Fail 23 Jan 2012 81,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

n/s/r tyre side wall cut

Pass 21 Jan 2011 73,119 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 73,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag warning light on.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,567 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008

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 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ODJ, 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 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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