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VK55 HPV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,844 mi
Last recorded76,844 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HPV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 76,844 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 72,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2023 66,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,468 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 55,465 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And tow bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,142 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rust on rear suspension

Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,142 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rust on rear suspension

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,269 miles

front exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,639 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,349 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,719 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,269 miles

n.s.r & o.s.r.side walls on tyres cracking.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 24,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,026 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,549 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 HPV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

VK55 HPV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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