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GF05 EBG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,622 mi
Last recorded131,622 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 EBG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 131,622 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 131,615 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 120,719 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant leak

n/s wing mirror is damaged

slight play in rack o/s/f

Pass 9 Aug 2022 108,435 miles

n/s/f mirror cover broken

slight play in o/s/f rack drumstick

Fail 9 Aug 2022 108,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f mirror cover broken

slight play in o/s/f rack drumstick

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,995 miles

both front tyres perishing

n/s/f mirror backing damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2021 96,995 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

both front tyres perishing

n/s/f mirror backing damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,772 miles

Eml on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 94,748 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Eml on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,725 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ns mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,725 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf+osf (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ns mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns+os (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to n/s/f wing mirror but is secure

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,088 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed on engine cover (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror backing broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,088 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed on engine cover (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror backing broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,748 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outside edges

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,006 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,413 miles

O/S/F Wing and N/S wing mirror backing damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,270 miles

All tyres perishing and have minor sidewall damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wing + n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,270 miles

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

All tyres perishing and have minor sidewall damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wing + n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2010 65,067 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake imbalance just within limits

O/S/F wiper blade split at edge

Under shield loose

Vehicle only just met emissions

Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,327 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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GF05 EBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GF05 EBG, 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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GF05 EBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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