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VK55 HPC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,029 mi
Last recorded73,029 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 73,029 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,374 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,007 miles

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise rear brake hose ferrules corroded

advise rear cross beam very corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 71,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise rear brake hose ferrules corroded

advise rear cross beam very corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,916 miles

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

Rear Rear axle and components corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2019 68,916 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear axle and components corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,537 miles

rear cross beam very corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,368 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 54,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,862 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s rear tyre walls cracking no cords expossed

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,503 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,688 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Nov 2013 38,688 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,697 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,582 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,944 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 HPC 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 76.2%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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