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VN55 AKZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,688 mi
Last recorded89,688 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 AKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,688 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,532 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,248 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 71,248 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,736 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,684 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,771 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,511 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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VN55 AKZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VN55 AKZ, 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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VN55 AKZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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