MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but not within 30cm of anything structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but not within 30cm of anything structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (2018 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
No coolant in tank
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake warning light on
Stop warning on dash flashing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (2018 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
No coolant in tank
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake warning light on
Stop warning on dash flashing
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive all over power unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal rubber missing, but pedal has still an effective non slip
Central stop light has a light source inoperative
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe at rear between centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
Central stop light has a light source inoperative
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage to offside front outer sidewall
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage to offside front outer sidewall
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
exhaust hitting on floor
n/s seatbelt stalk surround missing
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
exhaust hitting on floor
n/s seatbelt stalk surround missing
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
27% rear brake imbalance
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
damage to n/s/r sill area
deep cuts to all tyres
exhaust fitted appears wrong
exhaust fitted is knocking
internal bonnet pull broken
o/s jacking point damaged
o/s/r tyre worn unevenly (close to limit)
small chips to windscreen
27% rear brake imbalance
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
damage to n/s/r sill area
deep cuts to all tyres
exhaust fitted appears wrong
exhaust fitted is knocking
internal bonnet pull broken
o/s jacking point damaged
o/s/r tyre worn unevenly (close to limit)
small chips to windscreen
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK55 YJJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 November 2005.
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