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VN55 UWS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,594 mi
Last recorded147,594 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 UWS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 147,594 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 147,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 142,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 137,860 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 137,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,003 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

advise o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,126 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 129,125 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 123,990 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 117,483 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,443 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 111,443 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,672 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,452 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 90,452 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,693 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,999 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 43,592 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,592 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 UWS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

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

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