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VN55 KBP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,063 mi
Last recorded90,063 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,063 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 90,062 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,522 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,680 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 73,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,023 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,649 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 65,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear door difficult to open

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 52,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear door difficult to open

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,608 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 47,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,040 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 31,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 25,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,474 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,372 miles

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

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 KBP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VN55 KBP, 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 KBP registered?

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

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