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VK55 JGZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,381 mi
Last recorded153,381 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 JGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under/upper tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 131,058 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all covered heavily with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

general under body corrosion

wheel caps fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 131,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all covered heavily with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

general under body corrosion

wheel caps fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 121,223 miles

gerenly corrission under body

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,028 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,532 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2014 89,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,764 miles

Slight wear in both top suspension strut bearings.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,354 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 JGZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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