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VK55 ZMU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,444 mi
Last recorded75,444 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ZMU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 75,444 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 75,431 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All NSR OSR NS SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning Notching when turning (2.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All NSF OSF OS SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,737 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,457 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 51,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,540 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,315 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,011 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,542 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2011 23,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Sep 2010 20,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle heavily loaded

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2008 13,269 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle heavily loaded

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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 ZMU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

VK55 ZMU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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