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VK55 KWM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,371 mi
Last recorded169,371 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 169,371 miles

exhaust system has very small leak before and after cat box

Fail 29 Nov 2017 169,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system has very small leak before and after cat box

Fail 18 Oct 2017 169,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join after cat (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when stop lamp should illuminate (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working Nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 147,395 miles

slight exhaust leak at centre box

Pass 8 Oct 2015 135,138 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 135,137 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 117,227 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 117,225 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,904 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,319 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,522 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 84,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,506 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 16 Oct 2010 76,506 miles

Air bag light on.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,326 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,405 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 KWM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

VK55 KWM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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