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VN55 LHT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,709 mi
Last recorded229,709 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 229,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 229,698 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle outer sill x2 holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 219,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2019 219,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 23 Nov 2017 212,608 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 212,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 203,843 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 195,173 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 195,018 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 175,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 159,317 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 159,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 138,714 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 123,809 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 123,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 105,489 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,113 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 LHT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

VN55 LHT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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