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VK55 JLV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,812 mi
Last recorded171,812 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 171,812 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 171,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 166,259 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 166,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 150,100 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 149,921 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 137,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 137,924 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 122,167 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 122,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 107,352 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 89,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,258 miles

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

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

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 JLV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

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

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