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VU55 RBY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,902 mi
Last recorded90,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RBY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 90,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,051 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,104 miles

engine top cover mountings broken

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2016 49,104 miles

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

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

engine top cover mountings broken

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,718 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,050 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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VU55 RBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU55 RBY, 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 VU55 RBY registered?

VU55 RBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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