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VN05 XAF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,150 mi
Last recorded106,150 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XAF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,150 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 106,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,142 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 106,142 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 99,437 miles

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

some smoke emitted during smoke test

Fail 29 May 2013 99,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

some smoke emitted during smoke test

Pass 30 May 2012 86,505 miles

front brake disks starting to wear

small tear in offside wiperblade

Fail 30 May 2012 86,505 miles

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

front brake disks starting to wear

small tear in offside wiperblade

Fail 25 May 2011 66,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2011 66,511 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,280 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 47,019 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2008 32,956 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 32,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XAF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

VN05 XAF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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