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VK05 OOV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,334 mi
Last recorded156,334 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 156,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres rubbing slightly on wheel arch liner

eml on

Fail 8 Sep 2021 155,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Passenger's seat insecure nearside not locking to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swinging arm bearing worn - camber on wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres rubbing slightly on wheel arch liner

eml light on

front and rear wheels /tyres different sizes - front 14" / rear 15"

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2020 147,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play nearside rear swinging arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dip and main beam warning lamps partly obscured

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2020 147,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play nearside rear swinging arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dip and main beam warning lamps partly obscured

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2019 146,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 144,568 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 140,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 138,807 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 136,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 134,133 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 134,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 130,868 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 130,868 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,463 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front wing indicators & both sides rear indicators fading to white.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,447 miles

both sides rear indicators fading to white

offside front wing indicator fading to white

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,851 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,114 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,114 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,117 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 OOV 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 73.7%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

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

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