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DU05 GFJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,707 mi
Last recorded162,707 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 162,707 miles

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

both outer sills have signs of blistering/bubbling and o/s dented

Pass 5 Mar 2020 160,470 miles

Offside Outer sill dented

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 160,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill dented

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 153,085 miles

Offside Outer sill dented

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 145,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer sill dented

Pass 2 Mar 2017 138,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s sill dented

Pass 24 Feb 2016 128,460 miles

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

engine light on

power steering pump damp

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2015 119,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,850 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managment light on

small exhaust blow on clamp

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,330 miles

engine managment light on

small exhaust blow on clamp

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,923 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 66,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,364 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 39,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,115 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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DU05 GFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DU05 GFJ, 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 DU05 GFJ registered?

DU05 GFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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