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VK05 OPO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,889 mi
Last recorded164,889 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 164,889 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 132,362 miles

Oil leak

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2014 130,546 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,165 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 86,165 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,082 miles

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

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,082 miles

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,165 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 57,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,326 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 6 Jun 2008 24,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f wheel arch inner trim rubbing on tyre?

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 OPO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OPO, 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 OPO registered?

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

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