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VK55 KXA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,680 mi
Last recorded76,680 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 76,680 miles

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

emissions blip not detected

Pass 12 May 2021 74,480 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 74,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 71,334 miles

Damage to o/s/f door

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2020 71,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Damage to o/s/f door

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 69,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 64,568 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,568 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,983 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,603 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 60,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,343 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 58,343 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2013 49,312 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,056 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 40,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 33,396 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,396 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,270 miles

all four tyres outer edge crackking not exposing plys/cords

Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,240 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 KXA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXA, 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 KXA registered?

VK55 KXA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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