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VK55 JJO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,690 mi
Last recorded162,690 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 162,690 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav bracket and air freshener . (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover missing exposing sharp edges . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded from heelboard to above rear wheel . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed in several places . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Parking brake cable fouling tyre and wheel . (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides . ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring is incorrectly routed causing it to be taut . (1.6 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass smashed . ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring has rub mark from sensor . (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Wiper blade is smaller than expected on a vehicle of this type .

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable outer is broken . (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner and outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering damper seeping . (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance recorded , maximum allowance is 30% , imbalance is mainly being caused by fluctuation . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake has a 65% imbalance being caused by poor effort recorded on offside rear .

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to boot floor and prescribed areas near rear axle mountings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar framework heavily corroded under rear of car . (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 148,830 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 148,793 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 136,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 131,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 116,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Front both tyres have edge wear

Pass 17 Jul 2015 107,063 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 107,063 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

offside door mirror rear casing missing

wipers have slight smear

Fail 30 Sep 2013 89,293 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

offside door mirror rear casing missing

wipers have slight smear

Pass 29 Sep 2012 79,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,262 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 33,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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 JJO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JJO, 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 JJO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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