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VK05 VZG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,506 mi
Last recorded150,506 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VZG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 150,506 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front numberplate cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2017 141,954 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 141,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 126,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 126,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 123,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 123,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,360 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 118,359 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 115,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR BRAKES SNATCHING

Pass 3 Dec 2010 106,181 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,081 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,858 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 94,858 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VZG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

VK05 VZG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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