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VK55 JNF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,876 mi
Last recorded163,876 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 JNF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 163,876 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded from middle to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,631 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged centre rear and nearside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 147,419 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 145,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 143,117 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 143,117 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 138,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 138,669 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 126,094 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 126,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 111,704 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,704 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,439 miles

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

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

rear no. plate poor

Fail 26 Sep 2011 97,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

rear no. plate poor

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,382 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,657 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 72,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both wiper blades poor

Fail 29 Sep 2008 57,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,438 miles

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 JNF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 JNF, 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 JNF registered?

VK55 JNF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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