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VU05 OZM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,381 mi
Last recorded120,381 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 120,381 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 120,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 118,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 118,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 112,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 98,645 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside and Nearside Rear Radius (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,133 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,480 miles

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

rear n/s bumper holed

Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,402 miles

both front tyre are slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres are heavily worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,021 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,450 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,936 miles

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

can not visually inspect brake pads.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,811 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OZM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU05 OZM, 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 VU05 OZM registered?

VU05 OZM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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