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VK05 ZZG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,486 mi
Last recorded44,486 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 ZZG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 44,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 43,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,849 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 42,518 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 41,596 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 41,596 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,439 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,354 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,396 miles

Front exhaust silencer deteriorating

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,359 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,370 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,187 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,058 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 ZZG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

VK05 ZZG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 ZZG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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