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VK55 KYJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,034 mi
Last recorded150,034 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 KYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 150,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2021 150,034 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,059 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 128,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 127,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake valve insecure (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,349 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,324 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 114,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 106,962 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,658 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 83,754 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteiorated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,754 miles

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

exhaust system deteiorated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 74,678 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 74,678 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,932 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 63,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,699 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,447 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 KYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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