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VK55 JJX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

185,982 mi
Last recorded185,982 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 185,982 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 180,934 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 175,411 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 171,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 160,994 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 153,054 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 153,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 149,578 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2017 145,173 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,683 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 138,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,043 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 120,446 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 115,601 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,213 miles

chip mark in centre w/screen

Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,213 miles

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

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

chip mark in centre w/screen

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,642 miles

chip mark centre windscreen

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,030 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

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 JJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

VK55 JJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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