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GF05 NFO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,882 mi
Last recorded212,882 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NFO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 212,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

power steering juddering at idle sometimes

rear silencer clamp lose

Fail 20 Apr 2023 212,748 miles

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

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

power steering juddering at idle sometimes

rear silencer clamp lose

Pass 6 May 2022 206,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

damage to front of van, radiater touching gearbox

Fail 13 Apr 2022 206,446 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dip stick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

damage to front of van, radiater touching gearbox

Pass 24 May 2021 198,689 miles

battery insecure

front of vehicle has damage, radiater jammed up to engine

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 May 2021 198,687 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

battery insecure

front of vehicle has damage, radiater jammed up to engine

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2018 198,191 miles

front crossmember damaged and radiator and airbox tied up with cable ties

Fail 31 Aug 2018 198,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump area of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front crossmember damaged and radiator and airbox cable tied up

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,599 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 192,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 182,351 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 182,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 179,519 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 177,277 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 93,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 93,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,140 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,539 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 NFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NFO, 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 GF05 NFO registered?

GF05 NFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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