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VK55 YJM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,242 mi
Last recorded160,242 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 160,242 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 140,621 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 140,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 119,820 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 119,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,444 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 YJM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

VK55 YJM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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