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VK55 ETD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ETD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,417 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

engine covers fitted

osf cv boot deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

both rear flexi brake hoses corroded

engine covers fitted

nsf shock damp

oil leak

osf cv boot deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,191 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 83,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,578 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to exhaust tail pipe.

deterioration to nearside front lower arm bush.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,186 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to exhaust tail pipe.

deterioration to nearside front lower arm bush.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,220 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 58,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake discs appear to be worn close to limit.

corrosion on exhaust.

damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,629 miles

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

front brake pads/discs appear worn.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,083 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,072 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VK55 ETD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK55 ETD, 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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VK55 ETD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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