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VK55 GXE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 90,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,286 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,458 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 76,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,364 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 56,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,911 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 53,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,322 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

age related cracks in both rear tyres

end of exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,659 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)

both rear tyres showing shallow cracks in edges of tread

Fail 14 Oct 2014 46,659 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing shallow cracks in edges of tread

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,761 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension componets have corossion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,284 miles

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre badly scuffed

shallow cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,666 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,497 miles

shallow cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shallow cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,433 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 19,433 miles

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

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

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 GXE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

VK55 GXE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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