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VK05 XVU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,860 mi
Last recorded66,860 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XVU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,860 miles

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Front bottom arms, rear bushes, poor condition

Front disc`s poor contion

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Restricted access, inside and out.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 17 Dec 2015 60,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,274 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,791 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front washers weak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,662 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 36,662 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,259 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 23,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 23,700 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,102 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 XVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 XVU registered?

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

Is VK05 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 XVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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