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VN55 UWL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,823 mi
Last recorded104,823 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,702 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,528 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 98,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,726 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

nearside mirror cracked

reverse lights not working

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,827 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside mirror cracked

reverse lights not working

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,393 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside mirror cracked

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,393 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nearside mirror cracked

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,030 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,659 miles

osr tyre worn on inner redge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,480 miles

Front discs corroded on inner edges

Offside Front tyre very bold on inner edge

Offside Rear seat belt best poss check as child seat fitted

adjusted internal headlight adjuster

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,136 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FRONT BRAKES

Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,041 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 40,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,874 miles

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

both rear indicater bulbs showing white slightly.

nsr tyre outer wall perished

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,749 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre perished on outer wall.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,041 miles

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT PADS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,371 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on outer wall.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 8,998 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 UWL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

VN55 UWL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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