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FG55 GVF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,435 mi
Last recorded153,435 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GVF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 153,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 123,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,134 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 106,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,063 miles

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

tread getting low o.s.f.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,219 miles

oil leak from engine

slight wear front discs

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,747 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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FG55 GVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG55 GVF, 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 FG55 GVF registered?

FG55 GVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FG55 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 GVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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