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VK05 VGP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Orange Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VGP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,549 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,575 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,425 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring snapped (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners (8.3.1e)

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

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

rear axle corroded

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2017 100,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe into front box where welded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear no plate light lens missing

Fail 19 Jan 2017 100,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush exc / movement (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area centre of tyre (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall / tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe into front box where welded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear no plate light lens missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,714 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 95,714 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 87,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering rack noisy on lock to lock

Fail 20 Nov 2014 87,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering rack noisy on lock to lock

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,531 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,413 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 43,600 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,155 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,462 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 VGP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Orange with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

VK05 VGP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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