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VK55 JHU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,028 mi
Last recorded182,028 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 JHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 182,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 177,773 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 177,773 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front rings (1.6 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 174,986 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 174,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 170,684 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 170,682 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 167,059 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 167,058 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 157,072 miles

Nearside front ABS sensor wiring fouling drop link on full lock

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight bind from offside front brake

slight noise from rear bearings

Fail 17 Aug 2017 156,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure not fitted correctly into hub (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside front ABS sensor wiring fouling drop link on full lock

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front ABS sensors rubbing ABS rings

slight bind from offside front brake

slight noise from rear bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2016 144,729 miles

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

rear axle bearings worn

Fail 3 Aug 2016 144,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear axle bearings worn

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,190 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 134,190 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,827 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 87,682 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,095 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,790 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,896 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 JHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JHU, 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 JHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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