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VN55 JDO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,137 mi
Last recorded130,137 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JDO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 130,137 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 130,137 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 119,318 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 119,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 106,974 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,049 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,398 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,382 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,302 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,893 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,397 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,790 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 JDO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JDO, 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 VN55 JDO registered?

VN55 JDO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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