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VU55 ZJV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,134 mi
Last recorded83,134 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,134 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,681 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,891 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,512 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,888 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,923 miles

Offside Front starting to perish & crack on inside wall

burning smell under bonnet??

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,731 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 38,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 34,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,637 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 31,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,107 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,583 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 27,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre and both rear tyres perished.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,674 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 19,670 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish.

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 ZJV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU55 ZJV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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