CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK55 GWZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,722 mi
Last recorded105,722 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 105,722 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 96,144 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,318 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 95,302 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,510 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 92,510 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 89,452 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,130 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyreworn on edges / cracking side walls

Fail 18 Nov 2015 80,130 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyreworn on edges / cracking side walls

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 62,369 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 54,015 miles

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

service light on

Fail 24 Nov 2012 54,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

service light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,171 miles

front brakes record a 20% imbalance

slight deterioration to rear silencer

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

small crack in rear silencer front end plate

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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK55 GWZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK55 GWZ, 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

How do I check the history of VK55 GWZ?

You can check the full history of VK55 GWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK55 GWZ registered?

VK55 GWZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is VK55 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 GWZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK55 GWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK55 GWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.