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YK55 VTX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,411 mi
Last recorded183,411 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VTX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 183,411 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 172,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear to front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear to front both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 163,500 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 147,137 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 146,662 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing both split pins missing from drive shafts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling body work (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush fouling body work (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 135,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 127,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2017 127,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 109,602 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,915 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 90,915 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 76,601 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,924 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,454 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,029 miles

front inner tyres worn

o/s/r indicator going white

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,028 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 24,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YK55 VTX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK55 VTX, 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 YK55 VTX registered?

YK55 VTX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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