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VK55 GXU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,232 mi
Last recorded122,232 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

throttle pedal stiff

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 30 Jul 2018 114,925 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Aug 2017 107,832 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 100,971 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,792 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,881 miles

Oil leak

exhaust condition

power steering feels heavy

Fail 21 Jan 2015 89,844 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

exhaust condition

power steering feels heavy

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 77,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer deteriorated

spare wheel missing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,499 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 28,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,833 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,143 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 GXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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