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VK55 GXA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,689 mi
Last recorded111,689 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GXA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 111,689 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 109,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake fluid close min level

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2020 109,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake fluid close min level

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,763 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))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 106,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs BADLY WORN & CORRODED ON INSDE FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges & developing slight cracks outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 102,433 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs BADLY WORN & CORRODED ON INSDE FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges & developing slight cracks outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,830 miles

Exhaust noisy Core In Cat Loose (7.1.4)

Oil leak at rear of engine ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,093 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 95,093 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 90,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,279 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,279 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,179 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,179 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,593 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,659 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,859 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 GXA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GXA, 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 GXA registered?

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

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