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FG55 GVX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GVX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,375 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,838 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 72,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,152 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,558 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,132 miles

exhaust system corroded at backbox joint.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system corroded at backbox joint.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,160 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 GVX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

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

Is FG55 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 GVX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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