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VN55 BCU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,989 mi
Last recorded168,989 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 BCU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 168,989 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 168,987 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 162,300 miles

vech showing age related corrosion but not holed

Pass 28 Apr 2020 158,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 158,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing excessive movement on bush (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning steering stiff when stationary (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from flexi to load valve across body (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated needs investigated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged temporarly secured (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner and outter edges

clutch cable insecure

offside sill damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 146,296 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 124,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,728 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 122,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 109,562 miles

Centre exhaust is corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from sump.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 109,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust is corroded.

Front tyres are bald on edges.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from sump.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,774 miles

Front tyres are worn to 3mm.

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f wiper worn.

n/s/r tyre is excessively perished.

n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,701 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 65,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is perished.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,039 miles

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

airbag warning light activated

exhaust heavily corroded at centre/rear joining flange

nearside rear tyre severely cracked(advise replacement)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 52,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

airbag warning light activated

exhaust heavily corroded at centre/rear joining flange

nearside rear tyre severely cracked(advise replacement)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,466 miles

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

offside windscreen wiper starting to split

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,086 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 BCU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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