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VN05 PLO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,771 mi
Last recorded85,771 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 PLO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 85,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 85,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 84,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,519 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2016 83,161 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 83,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,912 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,905 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,011 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,010 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,102 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,098 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,806 miles

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

NOTE: VEHICLE VERY CLOSE TO EXCEEDING DESIGNED LOAD WEIGHT !!!

Oil leak

damage to both rear sills

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing thin

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

NOTE: VEHICLE VERY CLOSE TO EXCEEDING DESIGNED LOAD WEIGHT !!!

Oil leak

damage to both rear sills

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,944 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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VN05 PLO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VN05 PLO, 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 VN05 PLO registered?

VN05 PLO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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