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VK05 YVU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,349 mi
Last recorded110,349 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YVU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 110,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,528 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 101,509 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,215 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,011 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,651 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,081 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2018 80,081 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s/f and o/s/f rear bushs split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,891 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,478 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 65,474 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,548 miles

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

front brake pads & discs worn thin

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,807 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,014 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,421 miles

nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,144 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 27,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,656 miles

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

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

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 YVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

VK05 YVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 YVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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