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VK05 OPZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,882 mi
Last recorded143,882 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 OPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 143,882 miles

under body corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 143,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 135,091 miles

under vehicle corroded ( body, suspension etc )

Fail 2 Aug 2019 135,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear box in poor condition

under vehicle corroded ( body, suspension etc )

Pass 26 Oct 2017 132,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 132,768 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 12,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 120,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 111,698 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,278 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 91,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 91,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 75,483 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 68,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,118 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 OPZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

VK05 OPZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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