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VK55 GWG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,441 mi
Last recorded143,441 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GWG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,441 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 143,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 129,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,562 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 114,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,582 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 102,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,905 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 83,989 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,989 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,836 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,378 miles

air bag light on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 61,378 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,110 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,696 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,568 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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VK55 GWG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWG, 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 VK55 GWG registered?

VK55 GWG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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