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VN55 YZL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,675 mi
Last recorded112,675 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 YZL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 112,675 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 104,106 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 96,029 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 96,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,571 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,394 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,139 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,334 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,234 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 48,633 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,056 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 YZL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

VN55 YZL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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