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VU55 ZJJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,928 mi
Last recorded111,928 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,928 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 111,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,687 miles

Unable to test the rear seat belts as the seats are folded down and the rear of the vehicle is being used to transport dogs ( seats not in use ) flooring in the back

Fail 10 Mar 2020 105,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to test the rear seat belts as the seats are folded down and the rear of the vehicle is being used to transport dogs ( seats not in use ) flooring in the back

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,694 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not checked because seats folded down

Fail 13 Mar 2019 97,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear seat belts not checked because seats folded down

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,717 miles

1x bulb in high level brake lamp inop but is more than 50% operational

Fail 20 Jun 2016 82,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

1x bulb in high level brake lamp inop but is more than 50% operational

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,195 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

Spare tyre defective

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

petrol filler cap

Fail 4 Jul 2013 54,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,259 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,711 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres getting close to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,155 miles

oil leaks on engine

Fail 28 Sep 2009 28,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,339 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 ZJJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

VU55 ZJJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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