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VU05 PFF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 PFF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,750 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,696 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)

Rear exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,058 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,637 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 43,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,896 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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VU05 PFF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

VU05 PFF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is VU05 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 PFF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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