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VK05 VHG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,492 mi
Last recorded144,492 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VHG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 144,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 135,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 120,402 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 120,402 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 97,180 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,220 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 85,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 74,645 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,466 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,944 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 49,668 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,068 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,576 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,946 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,606 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 VHG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

VK05 VHG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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