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VN55 XVH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,168 mi
Last recorded197,168 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 197,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 186,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 179,344 miles

Bonnet corrosion on front edge, not considered likely to cause injury.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 176,084 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 176,080 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 176,072 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded to excess. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 172,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 167,751 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 167,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 164,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 159,313 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 152,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 144,774 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 137,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 129,505 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 129,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,896 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 108,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,382 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 86,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,826 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,751 miles

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

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

engine oil leak from underneath engine.

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 XVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

VN55 XVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is VN55 XVH safe to buy?

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