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VU05 HVF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,334 mi
Last recorded90,334 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 HVF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,334 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 90,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 88,847 miles

heavy engine oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges 1757014

Fail 12 May 2016 88,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy engine oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges 1757014

Pass 11 May 2015 85,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 81,547 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,957 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 79,957 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,716 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 77,716 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,030 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 66,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 53,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,321 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,046 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,766 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,500 miles

Oil leak

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

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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VU05 HVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU05 HVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 HVF registered?

VU05 HVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 HVF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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