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VN55 XVM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,270 mi
Last recorded126,270 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XVM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 126,270 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 126,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 107,624 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Fail 1 Dec 2015 107,603 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Pass 16 Dec 2014 98,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight dent in nearside front inner wheel rim

Fail 6 Dec 2013 89,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,150 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,900 miles

front discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,213 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,506 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,844 miles

front brake pads and discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,417 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 XVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

VN55 XVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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