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2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,818 mi
Last recorded135,818 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VXW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 135,767 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 124,553 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 124,553 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 113,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2021 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,925 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 69,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,586 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 69,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,206 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,445 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,568 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,677 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,769 miles

engine top cover loose.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,400 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,566 miles

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

screw in tread of nearside front tyre (also appears to have been run flat)

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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VX55 VXW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VX55 VXW, 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 VX55 VXW registered?

VX55 VXW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VX55 VXW shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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