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VU55 ZKK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,630 mi
Last recorded133,630 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZKK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 133,630 miles

center exhaust mounting missing and system poorly supported and corroded

nearside rear outersill damaged

offside outer c.v. gaitor pin holed and starting to split, needs replacement now

oil around engine

oil around power steering rack will need attention

play in offside track rod end

Fail 21 May 2017 133,630 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front suspension arm insecurity (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm front mounting bolt insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

center exhaust mounting missing and system poorly supported and corroded

nearside rear outersill damaged

offside outer c.v. gaitor pin holed and starting to split, needs replacement now

oil around engine

oil around power steering rack will need attention

unable to check offside front suspension and steering due to front suspension arm loose

Pass 3 May 2016 121,075 miles

Offside oil leak to gearbox

Fail 3 May 2016 121,075 miles

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

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

Offside oil leak to gearbox

Pass 12 May 2015 109,926 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 109,926 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 98,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 85,730 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 85,730 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,105 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner & outer edges

center exhaust mounting missing

Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner & outer edges

center exhaust mounting missing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,023 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 72,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 60,837 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,133 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 ZKK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZKK, 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 ZKK registered?

VU55 ZKK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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