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VU55 RBX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

192,140 mi
Last recorded192,140 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RBX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 192,140 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side Wing Dented

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 174,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side Wing Dented

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 174,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side Wing Dented

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 149,968 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 132,538 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 129,312 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 129,312 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 125,843 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 125,840 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,025 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 123,025 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 110,939 miles

Nearside sill rusty

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2017 110,939 miles

Nearside sill rusty

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,616 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2016 105,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,124 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 99,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,275 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer egde

Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer egde

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,375 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,571 miles

air bag warning light on

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2012 77,571 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

air bag warning light on

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,595 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 68,595 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,180 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,248 miles

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

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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VU55 RBX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VU55 RBX, 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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VU55 RBX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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